Braised Turkey Mearballs

 

I love festive western style fall and winter holiday dinners without all the fuss. It’s a big effort if whole turkey is on the menu. I swapped in an easy to make super delicious Braised Turkey Meatballs which is a total game changer. 

They're very simple to make, packed with flavor, and easy to find simple pantry ingredients. It’s definitely for those who love festive vibe without any stress.  

The process is very straightforward. The secret for super tender meatballs are soaked bread crumbs and mashed potato. Form nicely seasoned turkey meatballs, give them a quick bake, then finish by simmering them in a rich, aromatic sauce until cooked through and thickened. Serve over mashed potatoes with other favorite sides for an effortlessly comforting meal. 

I highly recommend trying this recipe for a truly enjoyable and relaxed holiday celebration. 

Ingredients~

1 lb. ground turkey

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 egg

1/3 cup gluten free bread crumbs

1/3 cup milk

1/4 cup boiled mashed potato

1/2 tsp of each garlic powder, dried thyme, dried parsley and chili flakes

3/4 tsp salt 

For the sauce~

1/4 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup white wine(optional)

3/4 cup chicken broth

1/4 tsp of each dried thyme, garlic powder and freshly ground pepper

1/4 cup half n half

1 sprig of fresh thyme or parsley for garnishing

Sliced lemon

Method~

Soak breadcrumbs in milk. Mix all meatball ingredients together and gently form them into desired size balls. Bake them into the preheated oven 375 Fahrenheit degrees for about 10 minutes until slightly brown.

Remove meatballs from the pan and start sauteing chopped onions and garlic in the same pan until they're beautifully tender and fragrant, then stir in the rest of the spices. Pour in white wine if using. Let it cook for a couple of minutes then pour broth, give it a good stir, and let it come to a gentle boil.

Now, carefully add semi-baked meatballs to the simmering sauce. Add some sliced lemon.  Let them cook until they're thoroughly cooked and the gravy has thickened beautifully, clinging to meatballs or keep desired gravy as needed. Taste and adjust the seasonings to make it perfect to suit your palate.

Serve these delicious meatballs over a fluffy bed of mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce/jam alongside other side dishes. It's a pure comfort food that brings joy with dear ones. Happy Thanksgiving from family to yours! 

Happy Cooking!