Thanksgiving Turkey with Italian Meat Stuffing

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Thanksgiving Turkey with Italian Meat Stuffing recipe for your holiday feast
in Poultry

Prep

30 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3.5 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 loaf day-old Italian bread
1 large onion , chopped
2 large stalks celery with leaves , chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms ( optional )
4 cloves garlic , chopped , or more to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 whole turkey , neck and giblets removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lemons , cut in half
2 cloves garlic , chopped , or to taste
2 teaspoons garlic powder , or to taste
1 cup water ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
361
Sugar
3g
Fat
24g
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and a feast of delicious food, and nothing says Thanksgiving like a Turkey with stuffing. This Thanksgiving Turkey with Italian Meat Stuffing is a classic recipe that has been passed down for generations. The turkey is seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and lemon, and stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, Italian bread, onion, celery, mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese. The result is a juicy, flavorful turkey that will have your guests coming back for seconds. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking to add some Italian flair to their Thanksgiving feast.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Crumble bread into a large mixing bowl. Stir in ground beef, onion, celery, mushrooms, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3.Rinse turkey and pat dry. Stuff turkey body cavity with meat mixture. Truss turkey to secure stuffing.
4.Rub turkey with olive oil and place on a rack in a roasting pan. Cut 1 lemon in half and squeeze juice over turkey. Sprinkle chopped garlic and garlic powder over turkey. Season with salt and black pepper.
5.Roast turkey in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 3 hours, basting with pan juices every 30 minutes.
6.Slice remaining lemon and serve with roasted turkey.
7.

PROS

This Thanksgiving Turkey with Italian Meat Stuffing is a classic holiday dish that is sure to please a crowd.
The meat stuffing adds an unbeatable flavor and texture to the turkey, making it the star of the meal.
The turkey is also moist and juicy, perfect for a special occasion.

CONS

Preparing a turkey can be time-consuming and requires some experience in the kitchen.
The stuffing also adds some extra calories and fat, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Turkey is a high-protein meat that is low in fat and calories. It is also a good source of essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin B6 and Selenium. The Italian meat stuffing adds some extra protein and flavor to the meal.

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