Tender Turkey Meatball Stroganoff (Printable)
Savory turkey meatballs with creamy mushroom sauce and egg noodles in a comforting, hearty dish.
# What You Need:
→ Turkey Meatballs
01 - 1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1/2 small onion, grated
07 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Stroganoff Sauce
10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
11 - 9 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
12 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
13 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
14 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
15 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
16 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
17 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
18 - 1/2 cup sour cream
19 - Salt and pepper to taste
20 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
→ To Serve
21 - 10 oz egg noodles, cooked according to package instructions
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, onion, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until just combined.
03 - Shape mixture into 20-24 small meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. Set aside.
05 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onions, sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and golden.
06 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
07 - Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir well, cooking for 1 minute to remove raw flour taste.
08 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Add Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
09 - Lower heat and stir in sour cream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10 - Add baked turkey meatballs to sauce and simmer for 5 minutes to heat through.
11 - Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked egg noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The lighter turkey meatballs still deliver incredible comfort without that post dinner food coma feeling
- Everything comes together in under an hour, making it totally doable for a Tuesday after work
- The creamy mushroom sauce is one of those things that makes you want to lick the plate clean
02 -
- When adding sour cream to hot sauce, always lower the heat first or it can separate and curdle on you
- The meatballs continue cooking a bit in the sauce, so take them out of the oven when they are just cooked through
- Grating the onion for the meatballs instead of chopping prevents any raw onion chunks in your finished dish
03 -
- Let your meatballs rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes after baking so they hold their shape better when added to the sauce
- Taste and season your sauce before adding the meatballs back in, as this is your last chance to adjust the flavors