My Family's Meat Stuffing for a Turkey

Elevate your holiday table with "My Family's Meat Stuffing for a Turkey," a rich and savory twist on traditional stuffing that’s sure to become a family favorite. This recipe blends hearty ground pork and beef with aromatic vegetables like onion, celery, and garlic, all sautéed in butter to create a flavorful base. Tossed with day-old bread cubes, fresh parsley, and warming herbs like sage and thyme, this stuffing is perfectly seasoned and moistened with chicken broth for a tender, yet structured consistency. Whether you bake it inside the turkey or in a dish to achieve a golden, crispy top, this versatile stuffing is an essential side dish that pairs beautifully with any holiday feast. Quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious, it’s a comforting classic that captures the spirit of the season. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, this meat stuffing recipe is guaranteed to impress your guests with its hearty flavors and homemade charm.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 5 cups day-old bread, cubed
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sage, dried
• 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large egg, beaten

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, chopped celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.

Step 2

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground pork and ground beef to the skillet. Cook until the meat is browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat, if necessary.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed day-old bread, cooked meat mixture, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Toss to evenly distribute the ingredients.

Step 4

Pour the chicken broth over the bread mixture a little at a time, stirring to moisten. The bread should be soft but not soggy. Adjust the amount of chicken broth as needed.

Step 5

Stir in the beaten egg to bind the stuffing mixture together.

Step 6

If stuffing a turkey, loosely fill the turkey cavity with the mixture just before roasting. Do not pack the stuffing too tightly, as it needs room to expand during cooking. Alternatively, transfer the stuffing to a greased baking dish.

Step 7

If baking in a dish, cover the stuffing with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 35-40 minutes. Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes of baking to allow the top to brown.

Step 8

Serve hot as a delicious complement to your roasted turkey and other holiday dishes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2749.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6094.7

Total Fat 263.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 103.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 853.4mg	0%
Sodium 9617.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 627.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.8g	0%
Total Sugars 51.3g
Protein 320.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1144.7mg	0%
Iron 54.0mg	0%
Potassium 3662.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.5%

Protein: 20.8%

Carbs: 40.7%