meal makeovers
Triple Threat Turkey
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Ground turkey is the new beef. It is much leaner than ground beef, very high in protein and easier for most people to digest. This recipe trio has quickly become a favourite as it doubles up to create not only an outstanding meatloaf but also meatballs that can be made into a new family favourite; Gnocchi and Turkey Meatball Soup or frozen for later use.
Difficulty Level: EasyCook Once: Prepare Ground Turkey Mixture
3 cups chopped yellow onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh Thyme leaves
1/3 cup Worcestershire Sauce
3/4 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
4 pounds ground turkey
1 1/4 cups plain dry bread crumbs
3 extra-large eggs, beaten
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a saute pan, on medium low heat, cook the onions, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper and thyme leaves until the onions are translucent.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock and tomato paste and mix well. Allow to cool at room temperature.
- Combine turkey, bread crumbs, eggs and onion mixture in a large bowl.
Turkey Meatloaf
Yields: 1 meatloaf
Cook time: 30 mins
1/4 cup chilli sauce
Preparation:
- Take 1/2 of turkey mixture and form into a loaf on a baking sheet or in a loaf pan, pour chilli sauce over top and cook for 50 minutes or until an internal temperature of 170 degrees F.
- Take balance of turkey mixture and proceed to Produce One recipe.
MMM Tip:
If you have a wheat or gluten sensitivity, substitute breadcrumbs with quinoa flakes. They are gluten-free and packed with fibre and work well to help hold the turkey mixture together.Produce One
Turkey Meatballs
Yields: 10 meatballs
Cook time: 15 mins
Preparation:
- Take balance of turkey mixture from Cook Once and form into individual palm-sized meatballs. Set aside 10 meatballs for Produce Two recipe.
- Place remainder on parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Take tray and store in freezer for 1/2 hour or until meatballs become hard.
- Portion in plastic freezer bags according to your family size and freeze for later use.
- Proceed to Produce Two recipe!
Produce Two
Gnocchi & Turkey Meatball Soup
Yields: 8-10 cups
Cook time: 15 mins
10 turkey meatballs from Produce One step
1 package store bought Gnocchi
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
6-8 cups chicken stock
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation:
- In large pot, heat olive oil; then add onions, carrots and celery.
- Cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
- Add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- Add meatballs and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
- Turn heat down to a simmer.
- Cook 12 minutes more, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Add Gnocchi and cook for 2 minutes.
