Some fans even make the “perfect” meatballs “once a week.”
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You probably know Jessica Alba from her on-screen acting and successful Honest Beauty business, but we want to highlight another reason Alba is famous: her easy meatball recipe.
Meatballs are a popular family dish, but let’s be honest, they can be tricky to make well: Great meatballs should be tender, well-seasoned, and cooked to perfection.
According to critics, Alba’s recipe not only meets all of those criteria; So It’s so easy that even children can make it.
What’s in Jessica Alba’s famous meatball recipe?
A few years ago, Alba appeared on Martha Stewart’s Cooking Show and showed off one of her most popular recipes: homemade turkey meatballs.
An avid home cook and health advocate, Alba said she’s been committed to feeding her family healthy meals “since day one,” so when it came to creating this weeknight dinner, she wanted it to be hearty and nutritious.
But like any busy mom, she also wanted the dishes to be easy to make, and the actress liked the idea of creating recipes that her then-toddler daughter could get involved in. “I thought if my daughter helped me cook, she’d be more likely to want to eat it,” Alba said.
This big-make recipe is sure to please anyone’s palate, young or old: It’s loaded with zucchini, carrots, and onions, but because the veggies are finely chopped, they’re easily hidden in the meat mixture, meaning it’s perfect for even the pickiest eaters.
And while ground turkey can be a challenge to work with, these meatballs never come out dry or mealy; the egg and breadcrumb binder, plus the long simmering in flavorful broth, mean that these meatballs are perfectly juicy and tender every time.
With simple steps and easily available ingredients, this light and flavorful meatball recipe has garnered quite a following. Home cooks call these meatballs “delicious,” “perfect,” and “enough to make once a week.” They’re also perfect for freezing and reheating on those especially busy weeknights.
“This is everyone’s favorite!” one blogger shared. “We are devouring this!”
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How to make Jessica Alba’s turkey meatballs
In a large bowl, combine 2 pounds of raw ground turkey, 2 whole eggs, 2 tablespoons of Italian seasoning, and 1/4 cup each of finely chopped carrots, onions, and zucchini. Finally, add 1 cup of breadcrumbs and 1 tablespoon of sea salt. Using your hands, mix the meat mixture until it is completely uniform.
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion meat mixture into 1-inch balls and set aside on baking tray. Tip: Wet your hands with a little water to prevent mixture from sticking to your fingers.
Next, heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear the meatballs on both sides until no raw meat is visible. Add 1/4 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth) to the skillet and continue to cook over low heat until the liquid has evaporated and the meatballs are cooked through.
From there, serve it any way you like, whether it’s dipped in tzatziki sauce, combined with pilaf, or tossed in saucy spaghetti — however you like it, it’s a hearty meal the whole family will enjoy.
Read the original article at All Recipes.
