Healthier Swedish Meatballs

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This recipe is a healthier take on a classic Swedish meatballs dish without sacrificing the elegance or taste. No one will ever know from tasting this dish that it is a lighter, healthier version.

Submitted by Ms Chef Esh
Updated on July 24, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ sweet onion, grated

  • 1 pound ground sirloin

  • 8 ounces ground pork

  • ¾ cup seasoned panko bread crumbs

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tablespoon milk

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce, divided

  • 4 ½ cups reduced-sodium beef broth, divided

  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary

  • ¼ cup cornstarch

  • ⅓ cup Greek yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté until transparent, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool.

  3. Combine ground sirloin, ground pork, bread crumbs, onion, egg, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Form into 1-inch meatballs. Place onto a baking sheet.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers, about 20 minutes.

  5. Combine 4 cups broth, soy sauce, rosemary, and remaining 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce in a large skillet. Bring to a simmer.

  6. Pour remaining 1/2 cup broth into a measuring cup; whisk in cornstarch. Stir cornstarch mixture into sauce until thickened. Add meatballs; stir in Greek yogurt. Top with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

442 Calories
22g Fat
25g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 442
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 136mg 45%
Sodium 1088mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 39g 77%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 472mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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