Very Rich Meat Stuffing Recipe

Name: Very Rich Meat Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Giblets from 1 turkey; 4 cups cold water; 6 thick slices bacon; 1 cup chicken fat; 3 tablespoons sweet butter; 1 medium-size onion, chopped; 2 ribs celery, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 1/4 pound ground beef; 1/4 pound ground veal; 2 links sweet Italian sausage, casing removed; 1 veal kidney (about 2 pounds), chopped; 9 chicken livers, chopped; 6 cups stale bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon salt or to taste; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper or to taste; 1 cup minced Italian parsley; 1 teaspoon dried mint; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 cup Cognac or brandy; 1 cup chicken broth; 12 chestnuts, boiled, peeled and sliced; 2 cups pine nuts, toasted

Servings: persons

Giblets from 1 turkey
4 cups cold water
6 thick slices bacon
1 cup chicken fat
3 tablespoons sweet butter
1 medium-size onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 pound ground beef
1/4 pound ground veal
2 links sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
1 veal kidney (about 2 pounds), chopped
9 chicken livers, chopped
6 cups stale bread crumbs
1 tablespoon salt or to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper or to taste
1 cup minced Italian parsley
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup Cognac or brandy
1 cup chicken broth
12 chestnuts, boiled, peeled and sliced
2 cups pine nuts, toasted

1
Place the giblets in a saucepan with the water, and simmer for 1 hour.
2
Strain, reserve the broth, cool the giblets and chop.
3
Place the bacon, chicken fat and butter in a large skillet, and cook for 3 minutes over low heat.
4
Add the onion, celery and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes.
5
Add the mushrooms, stir well to combine, and cook for 2 minutes.
6
Add the ground beef, ground veal and sausage, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring to break up lumps of meat.
7
Add the kidney, and simmer for 10 minutes.
8
Add the giblets and the chicken livers, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring gently.
9
Place the mixture in a large bowl, and add the bread crumbs, salt, pepper, parsley, mint, thyme, allspice and cumin, and stir to combine.
10
Add the Cognac and chicken broth and stir.
11
Add the chestnuts and the pine nuts and stir well.
12
Adjust seasonings.
13
When cool, this stuffing can be baked inside the turkey, or if you prefer, placed in a casserol and baked for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

5048

kcal

Calories

473

Fat

Carbs

189

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Giblets from 1 turkey, 4 cups cold water, 6 thick slices bacon, 1 cup chicken fat, and more.

Yes, Very Rich Meat 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.

Very Rich Meat Stuffing

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