Holiday Turkey Meatballs
OMG.
It's easy to turn this into a whole meal. Here's a delicious menu for an easy, no fuss Thanksgiving... (Or Holiday Dinner Party with your friends... or... just an out of this world weeknight meal... I'm not judging!) Just click the underlined words to go straight to those recipes!
Main:
Holiday Turkey Meatballs with Gluten-Free Gravy (recipe below!)
Sides:
- OR -
Craving stuffing but need a gluten free sub?
Try my Sage and Mushroom Wild Rice!
Super simple, super delicious, and super beautiful. Alright... let's make some meatballs!
For the Meatballs:
You'll Need:
1 pound ground turkey
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon garlic
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon paprika
pinch of crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon shallot, grated
1/4 cup gluten free panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
Mix:
Turkey, salt, pepper, rosemary, garlic, sage, red pepper, parsley, shallot and breadcrumbs together in a mixing bowl
(It works best to use your hands.)
Make a well:
In the turkey mixture
And add the egg
Mix well using your hands again
Shape:
Meat into balls
Place on a parchment lined baking sheet
Brush:
Meatballs with olive oil
Pop:
Baking sheet into a 400F oven for about 14-18 minutes
(Depending on size)
Remove from oven and top with GF Gravy!
For the Gravy:
You'll Need:
1/4 cup butter (dairy free is okay! Earth's Balance is my favorite!)
1/2 teaspoon garlic, grated
1 teaspoon grated shallot
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup gluten free "all purpose" flour (I use Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1)
Melt:
Butter in the bottom of a small saucepan over low heat
Add:
All seasonings, mix well
In a separate bowl...
Whisk:
COLD chicken stock and flour until no clumps remain
VERY SLOWLY:
Whisk chicken stock and flour mixture to butter and seasonings
Bring Heat:
To medium
Bring gravy to a simmer while constantly whisking (This helps prevent clumps)
Simmer:
Gravy about 6 minutes, whisking occasionally
Serve:
Over turkey meatballs and mashed potatoes or cauliflower
