By Nicole Dragon

Turkey Cranberry Meatballs with Pan Gravy

In case you don't feel like making a whole turkey...

Turkey Cranberry Meatballs with Pan Gravy

Servings

12-15 meatballs

Author

Nicole Dragon

INGREDIENTS

1lb ground turkey
1lb ground pork
1/2 yellow onion finely diced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup gf breadcrumbs, soaked in 2 tablespoons milk
1 egg, whisked
1/3 cup dried cranberries
Fresh sage (2-3 large leaves), about a teaspoon

for the pan gravy

2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, grated
Salt & pepper
1/4 cup arrowroot starch
3 cups turkey, chicken broth or bone broth
Fresh thyme
1/4 cup coconut milk

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INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Mix all meatball ingredients together and form into equal size meatballs, about ¼ cup filling each. Arrange on a parchment lined baking tray. Bake meatballs for 15-18 minutes.

For the Pan Gravy:

Add 2 tablespoons butter, melt. Add garlic, salt & pepper 1-2 min until fragrant
Add arrowroot starch, cooking for 2 minutes, continuously whisking.
Add broth and continue to whisk until there are no clumps. Bring to simmer for 5-7 min until thickened. Add in coconut milk. If your gravy appears clumpy you can push it through a mesh strainer.
Add meatballs into the sauce for 5-10 min to let flavors combine. Garnish with sage leaves and microgreens.

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