Challah and Leek Turkey Stuffing

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 3
Savoury Challah and Leek Turkey Stuffing for Thanksgiving
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Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 loaves egg bread ( NOT the very sweet kind ) or 2 loaves challah
1 lb ground veal or 1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground pork
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup diced onion
3 cups leeks , sliced into thin rings ( or half rings , if that makes cleaning easier )
2 cups of diced celery
1 cup of finely diced carrot
1 1/2 tablespoons dry ground sage
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
282
Sugar
7g
Fat
15g
This savory stuffing recipe is the perfect complement to your Thanksgiving turkey. Packed with tasty vegetables and flavorful ground meat, this dish is the ultimate comfort food for a festive holiday meal. The use of egg bread or challah gives the stuffing a slightly sweet flavor, which balances well with the savory meat and herbs. Serve this dish piping hot with your roasted turkey, and enjoy the warmth and flavor of the holiday season with your loved ones.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Begin by cutting up the egg bread or challah into small cubes and placing them into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
2.In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground veal or beef, along with the ground pork. Drain the fat from the meat, and add in Worcestershire sauce. Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes.
3.In a separate saucepan, sauté the diced onion and leeks until translucent, then add in the celery and carrot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, before adding the mixture to the meat.
4.Add the meat and vegetable mixture to the cubed bread in the mixing bowl, and sprinkle with dry ground sage and salt and pepper. Mix everything together well, until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
5.Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, and bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is browned and crispy.

PROS

This stuffing is packed with healthy vegetables like leeks, celery, and carrots, and is a delicious and comforting dish that’s perfect for Thanksgiving.

CONS

This recipe is not vegetarian or gluten-free, and it does require quite a bit of prep work with the chopping of vegetables and bread.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The vegetables in this dish provide a wide range of health benefits, including fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The lean ground beef and pork used in this recipe also provide high-quality protein.

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