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Swedish meatballs

Delicious homemade Swedish meatballs made with ground turkey and served in a creamy sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion minced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 stalk celery minced
  • 0.25 cup minced parsley
  • 0.5 pound ground turkey 93% lean
  • 0.5 pound ground beef 95% lean
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.25 cup breadcrumbs seasoned or gluten-free
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 cups beef broth reduced sodium
  • 3 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
  • 0.25 cup chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add onions and garlic. Sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add celery and parsley and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, ground beef, egg, cooked onion mixture, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and allspice. Mix well and form into 16 meatballs.
  3. Add beef broth to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and gently add meatballs. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, until cooked through.
  4. Remove meatballs with a slotted spoon and set aside in a serving dish. Strain broth, transfer to a blender with cream cheese, and blend until smooth. Return sauce to skillet, add meatballs, and simmer for a few more minutes.

Notes

Enjoy these savory Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes or noodles.