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Turkey meatballs with mushrooms in a creamy sauce
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By Jean-Luc Moreau, the Technique desk · 2d ago · Russia · 3 min ·

Turkey meatballs with mushrooms in a creamy sauce

Finely dice the mushrooms in advance.

Step 1

Finely dice the mushrooms in advance. Chop the onion. Fry the mushrooms in vegetable oil until the liquid has completely evaporated. Add the onion. Cook for another 2–3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

Step 2

Add ground turkey. Season with salt and pepper. Stir.

Step 3

Form small round meatballs. Place on a cutting board. Freeze.

Step 4

Before serving, melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the flour. Fry for about 1 minute.

Step 5

Pour in the mushroom broth in a thin stream while stirring continuously.

Step 6

Bring to a boil, stirring with a spatula. Pour in the cream.

Step 7

Step 8

Place the meatballs in a saucepan and pour the prepared sauce over them. Simmer over low heat, covered, for 25–30 minutes.

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