Description
Experience the delightful fusion of smoky chipotle and savory turkey in this Chipotle Turkey Meatball Skillet. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make dish brings friends and family together over hearty flavors. In just one skillet, you’ll create tender meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, making cleanup a breeze. Serve it over rice, pasta, or in lettuce wraps for a versatile meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey with chopped onion, minced garlic, cilantro, and chipotle peppers until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs using wet hands.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides (8-10 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté remaining onions until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add canned tomatoes and cumin powder; stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return meatballs to the skillet; simmer in the sauce for an additional 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving hot over your choice of accompaniments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg