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    Watch What U Eat > Main Course > Turkey Meatballs With Gravy

    Turkey Meatballs With Gravy

    Published: Nov 7, 2019 · Modified: May 28, 2020 by Watch What U Eat · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Super soft melt-in-mouth texture of these ground turkey meatballs along with a creamy delicious gravy makes it into a satisfying meal. You can also label them as Thanksgiving turkey meatballs and include them in the upcoming holiday party menu. #watchwhatueat #healthythanksgiving #turkey #meatballs #thanksgivingturkey

    Super soft melt-in-mouth texture of these ground turkey meatballs along with a creamy delicious gravy makes this dish into a satisfying meal. I am sure these healthy turkey meatballs with gravy will make you love lean turkey meat. You can also label them as Thanksgiving turkey meatballs and include them in the upcoming holiday party menu.  

    Healthy turkey meatballs with gravy in a large skilletTurkey meat is considered to be low in saturated fat and cholesterol, unlike red meat. So it’s a perfect alternative for incorporating in a healthy eating lifestyle.

    This white meat perfectly blends with different spices that bring out a delicious aroma and taste. For example, during a grilling season, you can make grilled mini turkey meatloaves that are perfect appetizers, prepare turkey chili for the cold nights. Or make them into meatballs that can be served as appetizers or in a creamy sauce to pair with side dishes like pasta, polenta or grits, etc.

    Here I am sharing with you these healthy turkey meatballs in mushroom gravy. 

    ingredients for making turkey meatballs and gravy

    You will need!

    • Ground turkey meat – Get organic meat whenever possible
    • Fresh bread slices – gives a super soft texture to meatballs
    • Onion – chop them finely
    • Garlic – chop or mince finely
    • Fresh herbs – use fresh parsley and rosemary. Chop them finely
    • Mushrooms – finely chopped
    • Flour – it helps to thicken the gravy
    • Chicken stock or broth – makes the gravy more flavorful
    • Salt and pepper – use it according to your taste

    Healthy turkey meatballs with gravy

    Making turkey meatballs in gravy is a two-step process as the name suggests; 1. preparing meatballs using ground meat and 2. cooking delicious gravy to go with it. 

    How to make ground turkey meatballs 

    In a large mixing bowl combine ground meat with fresh bread crumbs (see helpful tips below), chopped onion, minced garlic, and fresh herbs like parsley and rosemary. Also, add salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything well to distribute the flavorings in the meat evenly. Divide the mixture into small portions and give them a round shape. 

    Turkey meatballs making process

    How to cook turkey meatballs on the stove

    Heat some oil in a large frying pan or skillet. Place the prepared meatballs leaving some space in between and cook them until well done. Once done take them out and keep aside. Find detailed instructions and helpful tips below. 

    How to cook meatballs on the stove

    How to make mushroom gravy

    After cooking the meatballs add garlic, onion and chopped mushrooms to the same pan and cook for a few minutes. Then add some flour and cook the mixture for another couple of minutes. Slowly add the chicken stock and simultaneously mix everything using a whisk. Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer on low heat for a few minutes.

    Finally, add cooked meatballs, some fresh herbs, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well, cover and simmer for another one minute or so. Turn off the heat and keep covered. 

    sautéing mushroom and onion in large skillet for making mushroom gravy

    Learn Helpful Tips!!

    • Buy organic turkey meat whenever possible. 
    • Finely chop the bread slices or pulse them in a food processor to make into soft bread crumbs. These fresh bread crumbs help to bind and give a soft texture to the turkey meatballs. 
    • Do not cook the meatballs for a longer time. Overcooking the meat makes them chewy and tough in texture. 
    • Use a metal cookie scoop to divide the meat mixture into equal parts. Put these small portions of the meat on a parchment paper or on a large plate, whichever is available. Spray some oil over the divided meat or just rub some oil on your palms. Then turn each meat portion into a round shape. The oil helps to roll the meatballs without sticking them to your hands. 
    • In this recipe, you can also add an egg to the ground turkey mixture in this recipe. It helps to bind the meatballs and make them moist. 

    Healthy ground turkey meatballs with gravy and mashed cauliflower in a serving deep dish

    What goes well with turkey meatballs

    • These healthy turkey meatballs with gravy go very well with simple grits, creamy polenta, plain or this butternut squash risotto.
    • You can also serve them on the side of simple pasta or plain cooked quinoa for a healthy meal. 
    • For a perfect holiday menu or non-traditional healthy Thanksgiving menu pair this dish with creamy cauliflower mash or mashed potato, skillet garlic green beans, and delicious non-alcoholic cranberry mimosa.
    • You can also skip the gravy process and serve these healthy meatballs as an appetizer. 

    Healthy ground turkey meatballs with gravy in a large skillet

    Ground turkey meatballs – FAQs

    How to make turkey meatballs moist?

    Adding freshly chopped bread or fresh bread crumbs to the ground meat helps to make the meatballs moist and soft in texture. You can also add an egg along with the bread crumbs to the mixture to get a moist texture. 

    How do you know when turkey meatballs are done?

    When the center of the meatballs is no more pink then you can safely say that they are cooked. For this, you have to cut open a meatball in half to check the center.

    You can also use a thermometer to check when it reaches 165 F at the center of the meatballs if they are well done and safe to eat. 

    Are turkey meatballs healthy?

    Yes! They are a very good source of protein. Turkey meat is lean with less fat compared to red meat. Moreover, these meatballs are cooked in a frying pan with very little oil. 

    You will also love these some non-traditional Thanksgiving recipes

    • Roasted Whole Chicken With Gravy
    • Instant Pot Whole Cauliflower With Gravy
    • Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry
    • Sauteed Brussel Sprouts
    • Healthy Green Beans

    Healthy ground turkey meatballs with gravy and mashed cauliflower in a serving deep dish

    Healthy ground turkey meatballs with gravy in a large skillet
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    Melt in Mouth Turkey Meatballs With Creamy Gravy

    These moist & melt-in-mouth healthy turkey meatballs with gravy will make you love lean turkey meat. Also, learn unique tips on making healthy meatballs at home.
    Course: Lunch / Dinner
    Cuisine: American Inspired,Italian Inspired
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings :5
    Calories :314kcal
    Author:Swati Kadam Gulati

    Equipment

    • Large Skillet
    • Silicone Whisk
    • Cookie Scoop

    Ingredients

    Turkey Meatballs

    • 1 lb ground turkey
    • 2 bread slices
    • ½ small onion finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon freshly chopped parsley
    • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
    • 1 teaspoon freshly chopped rosemary
    • salt and pepper
    • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

    Gravy

    • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
    • ½ small onion finely chopped
    • ½ cup finely chopped mushrooms
    • 3 tablespoon whole wheat flour
    • 1 teaspoon freshly chopped parsley
    • 1 teaspoon freshly chopped rosemary
    • 3 cup chicken stock or half stock or half water
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    Making Turkey Meatballs

    • Cut bread slices into large pieces. Pulse them in a blender or food processor to make them into crumbs.
    • In a large mixing bowl combine ground turkey, fresh bread crumbs, onion, parsley, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well.
    • Roughly divide the mixture into 20 parts and form them into small meatballs (see helpful tips or notes).
    • Heat oil in a large skillet. Place meatballs keeping some distance in between
    • Cover the pan and cook for about 3 minutes. Flip the meatballs, cover and cook for another 3 minutes.
    • Once done take them out

    Making Gravy

    • In the same pan add garlic, onion, and mushrooms. Cook them for 3-4 minutes. Add more oil if necessary.
    • Then add flour and cook the mixture for another 1-2 minutes.
    • Now slowly add chicken stock. Simultaneously mix continuously using a whisk.
    • Bring mixture to boil. Cover and cook the gravy on low heat for about 5 minutes.
    • Finally add meatballs, herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix well, cover and cook for about one minute.
    • Take it out from the heat and keep covered until serving.

    Notes

    1. You can also use all-purpose flour for making gravy instead of whole wheat flour
    2. If you are using a non-stick frying pan or skillet then make sure to use silicone whisk to prevent scratching.
    3. Use metal cookie scoop or meatball maker to divide the ground turkey mixture and make uniform sized meatballs

    Nutrition

    Calories: 314kcal
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    1. CJ says

      October 04, 2020 at 11:06 am

      5 stars
      My family and I just love this recipe. Thank you for sharing!

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    2. Susana says

      July 28, 2020 at 8:40 pm

      This recipe is very flavorful and delicious. I used the same recipe to make my turkey burgers. They were a hit.

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    3. Catherine says

      November 18, 2019 at 11:26 am

      This sounds amazing! Will be making this for the family later ♥

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    4. CrazyFitnessGuy says

      November 18, 2019 at 10:30 am

      That sounds amazing and I bookmarked it for later so I can try it.

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