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Best Turkey Stuffing Meatballs with Herbed Gravy

Enjoy tender turkey stuffing meatballs with savory herbed gravy. This easy recipe combines classic stuffing flavors with a delicious gravy for a perfect comfort meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 630kcal
Author Meghan Birnbaum

Equipment

  • Small skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Fork or clean hands
  • Spoon or cookie dough scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Fork or tongs

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ½ cups classic herbed stuffing mix
  • ½ cup fat-free chicken broth
  • 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 egg beaten
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • Optional: 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Gravy

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sage leaves chopped
  • ½ teaspoon rosemary chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

Meatballs

  • Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until onions are translucent.
  • Prepare Stuffing Mix: In a small bowl, combine the stuffing mix with chicken broth. Let it sit for 5 minutes to rehydrate. Lightly mash with a fork to break up any large chunks.
  • Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sautéed onion and garlic with the stuffing mixture, ground turkey, beaten egg, salt, poultry seasoning, and parsley (if using). Gently mix until just combined—avoid overmixing.
  • Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 20 meatballs, each about 3 tablespoons in size. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 1-2 inches apart.
  • Bake: Cook for 14-16 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. For extra browning, you can broil the meatballs for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve: Enjoy with herbed gravy.

Herbed Gravy

  • Melt Butter: In a small saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat until fully melted.
  • Add Herbs and Garlic: Stir in the salt, pepper, sage, rosemary, and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add Broth: Whisk in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cook for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Thicken Gravy: In a small glass or bowl, mix the cornstarch with a few drops of water to form a slurry. Pour this into the simmering broth while whisking continuously. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the gravy has thickened.
  • Serve: Remove from heat and transfer to a gravy bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 630kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 3103mg | Potassium: 584mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 6mg