Turkey Meatballs with Maple Mustard Sauce
These turkey meatballs are tender, flavorful, and drenched in a luscious maple mustard sauce that’s the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Whether you’re serving them as a cozy main course or a party-ready appetizer, they deliver big taste with wholesome ingredients and a gourmet touch.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: Makes ~24 Meatballs / Serves 6
- Category: dinner
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
• 1½ lbs ground turkey
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• ½ onion, finely chopped
• ¼ cup almond flour
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1½ tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1½ tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for searing)
For the Maple Mustard Sauce:
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup maple syrup (use sugar-free for keto option)
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• Extra fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix turkey, egg, onion, almond flour, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Form into 1½-inch meatballs (~24 total).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs in batches until browned on all sides (about 5–6 mins total). Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, whisk together chicken broth, Dijon, maple syrup, and mayo. Bring to a simmer.
Return meatballs to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes, until fully cooked and sauce thickens slightly.
Garnish with extra rosemary and thyme. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Calories: 290
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Protein: 24g