Description
These Turkey Meatballs with Maple Mustard Sauce are a savory and slightly sweet dish perfect for fall dinners. Tender turkey meatballs are pan-seared to a golden brown and then coated in a creamy, flavorful maple mustard sauce infused with fresh herbs. This recipe combines wholesome ingredients like ground turkey, fresh rosemary, and thyme with a delicious balance of Dijon mustard and maple syrup, creating a comforting meal that’s sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 1½ pound ground turkey
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- ½ onion (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Maple Mustard Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Extra fresh rosemary and thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Make turkey mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, beaten egg, finely chopped onion, almond flour, minced garlic, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper. Use your hands to thoroughly mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form meatballs: Use a medium cookie scoop or measure 1½ tablespoons of the turkey mixture. Roll between your palms to form roughly 30 uniform meatballs. Place them on a plate, ready for cooking.
- Pan sear meatballs: Heat 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add half of the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes. Remove and place on a plate. Add an additional tablespoon of oil to the pan and repeat with the remaining meatballs. Remove cooked meatballs and set aside.
- Make the sauce: To the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth to deglaze, scraping up any flavorful browned bits from the bottom with a spatula. Stir in Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and mayonnaise. Whisk together and allow the sauce to simmer gently until it thickens into a creamy consistency.
- Serve: Return all meatballs to the skillet with the sauce and warm through for a couple of minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped rosemary and thyme before serving. Enjoy hot.
Notes
- These turkey meatballs in maple mustard sauce are a fall favorite that combines savory herbs with a touch of sweetness.
- Using almond flour keeps the meatballs tender and gluten-free.
- Pan-searing meatballs ensures a flavorful crust while keeping them juicy inside.
- Adjust maple syrup amount based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 617 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg
