Thanksgiving Meatballs

Ingredients
Serves 4 (large portions) – 8 (small portions)
- 1 lb. ground turkey, both dark and white meat
- 1 cup prepared dry stuffing mix, either herb or chicken flavored
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. poultry seasoning blend
- 2 tsp. olive oil or neutral oil of your choice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth or stock
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the stuffing mix, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning. Mix well to begin moistening the stuffing mix.
- Add the ground turkey and mix thoroughly with either a fork or your hands, until the mixture is uniform.
- Divide the mixture into sixteen equal portions, then shape them lightly into meatballs. Wetting your hands slightly can help, as the mixture will be sticky.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is warm, add the meatballs to the pan. If it’s too crowded, brown the meatballs in batches so they don’t stick together.
- Brown the meatballs on all sides, then remove from the pan.
- Add the butter to the skillet, along with the flour. Whisk the flour and butter into a paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the gravy to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
- Return the meatballs to the pan and turn them to coat them in the gravy. Continue simmering for 7-10 minutes, until the meatballs are fully cooked and firm to the touch. Serve immediately.