Bracha's Passover Turkey or Chicken Meatballs

Perfect for celebrating Passover or any occasion, Bracha's Passover Turkey or Chicken Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and easy to prepare. Crafted with juicy ground turkey or chicken, aromatic spices like paprika and cumin, and bound with matzo meal for a holiday-friendly twist, these meatballs are seared to golden perfection and finished in a simmering bath of chicken stock. The result is a batch of moist, savory meatballs that are both crowd-pleasing and kosher for Passover. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is perfect for a festive main course or an appetizer and pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or a simple salad. Whether you're hosting a Seder dinner or looking for a comforting dish with a nod to tradition, these Passover meatballs will delight your guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
• 1 medium onion, finely grated
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup matzo meal
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups chicken stock or water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey or chicken, grated onion, chopped parsley, egg, matzo meal, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Mix the ingredients gently but thoroughly until evenly combined. Avoid overmixing as it can make the meatballs tough.

Step 3

Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place them on a plate or tray as you shape them.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 5

Sear the meatballs on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the browned meatballs and set them aside on a plate.

Step 6

Once all the meatballs are browned, wipe out any excess oil from the skillet if needed and return it to the stove.

Step 7

Add the chicken stock or water to the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

Step 8

Return the browned meatballs to the skillet, ensuring they are partially submerged in the liquid.

Step 9

Cover the skillet with a lid and let the meatballs simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, turning them halfway through to ensure even cooking.

Step 10

Once the meatballs are fully cooked and tender, remove them from the skillet. If desired, reduce the remaining liquid to create a light sauce.

Step 11

Serve the meatballs warm, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1270.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1637.8

Total Fat 79.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 605.1mg	0%
Sodium 4621.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 111.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 7.4g
Protein 123.7g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 189.8mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 1758.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.2%

Protein: 29.9%

Carbs: 26.9%