Description
This creamy turkey meatballs recipe features tender, flavorful turkey meatballs cooked to perfection in a rich, savory cream sauce. Pan-seared and simmered in a velvety blend of chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and herbs, these meatballs make a comforting and easy weeknight dinner that pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking meatballs)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined to avoid tough meatballs, then shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Brown the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 6 to 8 minutes total. Remove the browned meatballs from the skillet and set them aside.
- Make the Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute to form a roux. Gradually pour in the chicken broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and dried thyme. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Simmer Meatballs in Sauce: Return the browned meatballs to the skillet, nestling them in the sauce. Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for an additional 6 to 8 minutes, or until they are cooked through and the sauce is rich and creamy.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish if desired. Serve the creamy turkey meatballs warm over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice for a fulfilling meal.
Notes
- Serve the meatballs over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice for a comforting meal.
- For a lighter sauce, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the heavy cream.
- Ensure not to overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
- Cook meatballs in batches to allow proper browning and avoid steaming.
