Turkey Meatballs with Flaxseed and Mushroom Gravy

Name: Turkey Meatballs with Flaxseed and Mushroom Gravy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pound ground turkey (93% lean); 2 eggs; 0.5 cup flaxseed meal; 0.5 cup yellow onion (finely chopped); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 ounce mushrooms (sliced); 2 cup beef broth; 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoon flaxseed meal; 16 ounce fresh spinach

Savory turkey meatballs, boosted with flaxseed for extra fiber, simmered in a rich, earthy mushroom gravy and served with a side of tender steamed spinach for a complete and wholesome meal.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 45 min
Servings: 8
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $3.15/serving

Dietary

Halal
Kosher
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Low-Carb
Low-Sugar
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

2 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
2 eggs
0.5 cup flaxseed meal
0.5 cup yellow onion (finely chopped)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounce mushrooms (sliced)
2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoon flaxseed meal
16 ounce fresh spinach

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, eggs, 1/2 cup ground flaxseed meal, 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix gently until just combined (do not overmix).
Form the mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 8-10 minutes total. You may need to do this in batches. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
To the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until softened and lightly browned.
Pour in beef broth and apple cider vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.
In a small bowl, whisk 2 teaspoons of flaxseed meal with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth. Stir this slurry into the simmering gravy. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until gravy thickens slightly.
Return meatballs to the skillet, coating them in the gravy. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
While meatballs simmer, steam or sauté fresh spinach until wilted. Serve meatballs and gravy immediately with the steamed spinach.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider browning the meatballs until a deep crust forms before adding to the gravy. Leftovers reheat well.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 280
Protein: 30 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fat: 12 g
Fiber: 11 g
Sodium: 390 mg
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Sugar: 1.5 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg