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Turkey Cranberry Meatballs

Turkey cranberry meatballs are simple to make and taste like Thanksgiving in a meatball!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

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Course: Appetizers & Snacks, Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: turkey meatballs with gravy
Servings: 4 People
Author: Anne
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Onion Diced
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Sage Fresh, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Thyme Fresh
  • 1 pound Ground turkey
  • 3/4 cup Cranberries Fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tablespoon Flour
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees f
  • Prepare the ingredients: mince the onions, chop the garlic cranberries and sage
  • Place the chopped onion, garlic, sage, thyme and turkey breast into a mixing bowl.
  • Mix the chopped cranberries with 1 tablespoon syrup and add it to the meat mixture.
  • Use a spoon or your hands to gently mix all of the ingredients together
  • Form the meat mixture into balls and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet or a cast iron skillet
  • Bake the meatballs for 15 to 20 minutes - until the internal temperature reaches 165

Gravy Instructions

  • Add 1 tablespoon of flour into a small saucepan and gradually whisk in the broth. 
  • Place the pan over medium low heat and continue to whisk until the gravy thickens. You may have to adjust thickness with more or less flour. Pour it over the meatballs before serving.

Notes

Store leftover meatballs in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat leftovers on top of the stove over low heat or in the microwave.
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Nutrition

Serving: 5meatballs

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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