Best Chestnut Stuffing Recipe

Name: Best Chestnut Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh chestnuts; 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1/2 lb bulk pork sausage; 1 cup onion; 1 cup celery; 3 1/2 cups turkey broth or 3 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup long grain rice; 1 cup raisins (golden preferred); 1/2 cup almonds or 1/2 cup pine nuts; 2 tablespoons turkey drippings or 2 tablespoons chicken drippings; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons cinnamon (this is never enough); 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 eggs

Servings: persons

1 lb fresh chestnuts
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 lb bulk pork sausage
1 cup onion
1 cup celery
3 1/2 cups turkey broth or 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup long grain rice
1 cup raisins (golden preferred)
1/2 cup almonds or 1/2 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons turkey drippings or 2 tablespoons chicken drippings
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon (this is never enough)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs

1
Cut slash in chestnuts with sharp knife.
2
Roast on a baking sheet in 450 degree oven for 5-6 minutes (up to 15 minutes if needed); cool.
3
Peel and coarsely chop.
4
In a large skillet cook beef, sausage, onion, and celery till meat is browned and vegetables are tender.
5
Drain off fat.
6
Add 3 Cups of broth, chestnuts, uncooked rice, raisins, nuts, drippings, salt, cinnamon, and pepper.
7
Cover, simmer 30 minutes or until rice is cooked stir to prevent burning.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Combine remaining 1/2 c broth and eggs; stir into meat mixture.
10
Bake covered in a 3 qt casserole at 325 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

1408

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

127

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh chestnuts, 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 1/2 lb bulk pork sausage, 1 cup onion, and more.

Yes, Best Chestnut Stuffing falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Best Chestnut Stuffing

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