Description
This Traditional Ground Turkey White Gravy recipe offers a creamy, flavorful gravy made with lean ground turkey, perfect for serving over biscuits, mashed potatoes, or rice. With a rich blend of butter, flour, and seasonings, this classic comfort food dish comes together in just 15 minutes for an easy, satisfying meal accompaniment.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb ground turkey (preferably Jennie-O for a leaner, cleaner flavor)
Cooking Fats
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1.5 tbsp unsalted butter (Kerrygold recommended for richness)
Gravy Base
- 2.5 tbsp all-purpose flour (sifted to remove lumps)
- 1.75 cups milk
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Turkey: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 pound of ground turkey and cook until browned and fully cooked through, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
- Make the Roux: Push the cooked turkey to the side of the skillet and add 1.5 tablespoons of butter to the empty space. Once melted, sprinkle 2.5 tablespoons of sifted all-purpose flour over the butter, whisking continuously to combine and cook the flour for about 1-2 minutes until it forms a smooth roux and turns slightly golden.
- Add Milk and Seasonings: Gradually whisk in 1.75 cups of milk, ensuring no lumps form. Stir the mixture until the gravy thickens, about 3-4 minutes. Then season with salt, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Simmer and Serve: Allow the gravy to gently simmer for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until it reaches your preferred thickness. Remove from heat and serve hot over biscuits, mashed potatoes, or your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use sifted flour to avoid lumps in your gravy.
- Adjust milk quantity to achieve your desired gravy thickness.
- For extra richness, you can substitute whole milk or add a splash of cream.
- Ground turkey should be cooked thoroughly to ensure food safety.
- This gravy pairs wonderfully with southern-style biscuits or mashed potatoes.
