Ingredients
1 lb. ground turkey (preferably 7 percent fat)
1 oz. thinly sliced pancetta
3/4 c. fresh fine breadcrumbs
1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh sage
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
1/2 onion
1 clove garlic
Coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 large whole egg
1 egg yolk
olive oil
Preparation
Step 1Gently mix turkey, pancetta, onion, garlic, and breadcrumbs in a large bowl; season with 1 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Stir in the egg and yolk, sage, and zest. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs.Step 2Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Cook the meatballs in a single layer (work in two batches, if necessary), turning as needed, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and tent with parchment paper, then foil, to keep warm. Looking for recipes like this one? Try our best meatball recipes, ground beef recipes, or meatloaf recipes.
