Swedish Meatballs
"My family can't get enough of these Swedish meatballs! They're incredibly tender and bursting with flavor, yet they're a lighter alternative compared to many classic recipes. And we can’t overlook the sauce—its creamy texture truly elevates the entire meal!"
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Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup minced parsley
- 1/2 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- 1/2 pound 95% lean ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs or gluten-free crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 2 cups reduced sodium beef broth
- 3 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
- chopped parsley
- 1 small onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 celery stalk
Instructions
- 1
In a spacious nonstick frying pan, warm olive oil over medium heat. Incorporate the chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté these ingredients until the onions become translucent, which should take approximately 4-5 minutes. Then, add in the diced celery and parsley, cooking until they soften, around 3-4 additional minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground turkey, egg, the cooled onion mixture, breadcrumbs, ¼ teaspoon of salt, pepper, and allspice. Thoroughly mix the ingredients together and shape the mixture into 16 meatballs.
- 3
Pour the beef broth into the skillet and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to medium-low and gently place the meatballs into the broth. Cover the skillet and allow them to cook for about 20 minutes, or until they are fully cooked.
- 4
Using a slotted spoon, carefully take out the meatballs and place them in a serving dish. Strain the broth and transfer it to a blender along with the cream cheese. Blend the mixture until it is smooth. Pour the blended sauce back into the skillet with the meatballs and let it simmer.
Nutrition Information
Notes & Tips
- This makes 16 meatballs, nutritional info is based on 4 meatballs with gravy.