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Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs with Gravy

Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs with Gravy is an anytime of the year, busy weeknight dinner recipe loaded with Thanksgiving flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Turkey Stuffing Meatballs
Servings: 8
Calories: 240kcal
Author: Ned Adams

Equipment

  • 12-inch cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground turkey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp granulated garlic
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp onion finely grated or minced
  • 1 boxed stuffing mix turkey or chicken flavor
  • 2 tbsp butter divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme

Gravy

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Crumble the ground turkey a large bowl and add the eggs, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and stuffing mix. Mix well until combined.
  • Form the meatballs. Make them as uniform in size for even cooking.
  • Heat the skillet over medium high heat. Add the butter and olive oil.
  • Cook the meatballs in batches so that they will comfortably fit with room around them and allow them to get a good sear, 1-2 minutes
  • Carefully flip the meatballs to continue browning.
  • Return all of the meatballs to the skillet and pour in the broth, thyme, and butter.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until fully cooked and a meat thermometer reads 165°F.
  • Remove the meatballs from the skillet to a large bowl or baking sheet. Cover to keep them warm.
  • Scrape up any stuck on bits from the bottom of the skillet and pour the remaining liquid into at least a two-cup measuring cup.

Gravy

  • Top off the measuring cup of cooking liquid to equal two cups.
  • Make a roux by melting butter in the skillet and whisking in the flour to make a smooth paste.
  • Slowly pour the cooking liquid into the roux paste. Once all incorporated, bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a low simmer and allow the gravy to thicken to desired consistency.
  • OPTIONAL. If you want smooth gravy without any extra bits (small pieces of meat from searing), pass the cooked gravy through a mesh strainer to collect and discard them. Then serve.

Notes

Get the full directions on making Easy Skillet Pan Gravy (it will open in a new tab) for all the tips, tricks, and flavor enhancer info.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg

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