Ingredients
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1 lb lean ground beef
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1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground chicken
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2 slices white bread, soaked in a little milk and squeezed dry
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1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
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3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 pinch nutmeg
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth (homemade is even better)
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth (homemade is even better)
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1/4 teaspoon fresh grated lemon rind
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
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1/4 cup water
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1 large egg, beaten
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1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, divided
Instructions
- Combine meats, bread, onion, parsley, egg, salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the pinch of nutmeg in medium bowl.
- Shape mixture into 1 inch balls, wetting hands as needed will help.
- Add half of the meatballs to lightly oiled or sprayed large skillet over medium heat. Cook until browned all over, about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer meatballs to paper towel lined plate. Repeat until all meatballs are browned.
- Add beef and chicken broth to skillet and stir to deglaze, getting all the browned bits from the pan bottom. Return meatballs to skillet.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer, 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl combine water and cornstarch, stir well to make a slurry.
- Add to meatballs and broth and bring to a gentle boil to thicken.
- Add remaining pepper, grated lemon peel and thyme and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or steamed white rice.
- Makes 6 servings.
- Note: If your family really likes gravy you may want to double the ingredients for gravy only.