Description
Get ready for the ultimate comfort food with these juicy Turkey Meatballs in a creamy herb-infused gravy. This easy dinner idea comes together in under an hour and makes a cozy, protein-rich main course for any night of the week. Whether you’re looking for quick weeknight meals, healthy snack options, or new dinner ideas, this easy recipe delivers big on flavor with simple ingredients. Great for meal prep, family dinners, or cozy fall and winter meals.
Ingredients
450g ground turkey
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/4 cup grated onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix together ground turkey, breadcrumbs, grated onion, garlic, egg, herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine without overmixing.
2. Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a tray. You should have 20–24 meatballs.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides in batches if necessary. Set them aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
5. Slowly pour in chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Simmer until thickened, then stir in cream and Dijon mustard.
6. Return the meatballs to the skillet. Simmer for 10–12 minutes or until fully cooked, spooning gravy over the top.
7. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot with mashed potatoes, noodles, or crusty bread.
Notes
Chilling the meatballs for 15 minutes before browning helps them hold their shape better.
If you prefer baking, cook them at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes before adding to the gravy.
Don’t skip the browning step—it gives the meatballs rich flavor and great texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg