Turkey Meatballs in Maple-Bourbon Mustard Sauce

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These turkey meatballs in maple-bourbon mustard sauce are juicy, moist, and made with simple ingredients. Serve as an appetizer or main course with a side of rice or noodles.

By Pat Bernitt
Published on August 1, 2024
stoneware bowl of turkey meatballs with mustard sauce on a yellow saucer with a succulent plant in background
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Meatballs

  • 1/4 cup minced onion

  • 6 tablespoons panko bread crumbs

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 pound ground turkey

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup prepared yellow mustard

  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

  • 2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 pinch cayenne, or more to taste (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a baking rack on top, spray the rack with cooking spray, and set aside.

  2. In a bowl, combine onion, panko, egg, Worcestershire, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add ground turkey, and gently mix together. Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to gently shape into balls without packing too hard; place on the prepared baking rack.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant read thermometer inserted near the center should read 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

  4. Meanwhile, add mustard, maple syrup, bourbon, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and cayenne to a saucepan, and whisk until well combined. Cook over medium-low heat until sauce starts to thicken, 12 to 15 minutes. Add butter, and stir until melted.

  5. Add meatballs to sauce; cook until meatballs are warmed up, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

529 Calories
26g Fat
40g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 529
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 174mg 58%
Sodium 811mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 33g 66%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 158mg 12%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 600mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.