Description
This French Meat Stuffing recipe is a savory and spiced dish that pairs perfectly with poultry, making it an ideal side for holiday meals. Made with a blend of ground pork and beef, aromatic spices, and breadcrumbs, this traditional French-Canadian stuffing will surely impress your family and guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 pound ground beef
Seasonings:
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet, sauté onion in butter until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Cook Meat: Add pork and beef, cook until browned.
- Add Spices: Stir in cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Thicken Mixture: Add chicken broth and breadcrumbs, cook until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Finish Stuffing: Mix in beaten egg. Use as desired for stuffing or bake separately.
- Bake: If baking separately, bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- This stuffing is a classic accompaniment to poultry dishes, perfect for holiday feasts.
- Prepare in advance and store in the fridge for up to 2 days before use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: French-Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
