Description
Savor the rich and aromatic flavors of traditional French cuisine with this classic meat stuffing recipe. Whether you’re filling a turkey, chicken, or vegetables, this “farce à la viande” provides a hearty and delicious complement to any dish, with a mix of herbs and ground meat that’s quintessentially French.
Ingredients
Scale
lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground veal (optional)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2/3 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
2 tbsp cognac or brandy (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, beef, and veal.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, and eggs to the meat. Mix well.
- Stir in the chopped parsley, thyme, and cognac. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Use the stuffing to fill your chosen meat or vegetables.
- If baking separately, place in a greased baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Notes
The addition of other herbs like sage or marjoram can add depth to the flavor.
The stuffing can be prepared a day ahead and kept refrigerated until needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour (if baked separately)
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing, Baking (optional)
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: Approximately 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg