Thanksgiving Turkey Meatballs and Gravy Recipe :: The Meatwave

Ingredients

• 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped into rough 1/2-inch pieces (about 3/4 cup)
• 2 ribs celery, chopped into rough 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped into rough 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 1/4 cups)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage leaves
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/3 pounds ground turkey thighs or 85% lean pre-packaged ground turkey
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic (about 1 medium clove)
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper