Turkey Swedish Meatballs is such an easy and delicious weeknight meal. By the time you boil the pasta to serve alongside, Swedish meatballs will be ready, making for an incredibly easy and filling dinner. When I was furnishing my college dorm with inexpensive, cube-shaped furniture from everyone’s favorite reasonably priced Swedish furniture store, I was first introduced to these flavorful meatballs, and they have since become a favorite dinner.
This recipe’s use of my plain Jane turkey meatballs, which freeze really well, is my favorite part. These can be batch cooked and frozen really easily. The meatball recipe is a lifesave during busy weeks. These turkey meatballs pair well with my weeknight marinara for a substantial dinner, or they can be served as an appetizer with my Sweet Chili Meatballs.
I keep my turkey meatballs simple so they can go with whatever sauce I serve them with. I like to toss them in hot sauce and serve them with my homemade blue cheese dressing or my healthy Greek yogurt ranch for football games. They are quickly assembled and bake for 20 minutes at 400°F and make excellent meal prep.
If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to use up ground turkey and common pantry ingredients, these simple turkey meatballs are a great option. Sometimes Ill find myself buying ground turkey when shopping thinking Ill cook something healthy. Suddenly, its Friday and I have to use it or freeze it. My freezer is filled with these meatballs because how well they freeze and how delicious they are.
For meal prep purposes, I typically double or triple my turkey meatball recipe whenever I make them. To freeze, I freeze them on a baking sheet for 1-2 hours before transferring into a freezer bag. For this recipe, I thaw my meatballs the night before. If I am making marinara sauce, I plop them in frozen and heat them that way.
Hey there, fellow food enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into the world of Swedish Meatballs, but with a twist. We’re ditching the traditional beef and embracing the lean and flavorful world of ground turkey.
This recipe, a brainchild of the culinary genius FoodieGeek, promises to be a crowd-pleaser, even those with discerning palates. The secret? It’s a clever blend of lean ground turkey, a symphony of spices, and a creamy, dreamy sauce that will have you licking your plate clean.
So, let’s roll up our sleeves and embark on this culinary adventure, shall we?
Swedish Turkey Meatballs: A Culinary Adventure
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 47 minutes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 17 minutes
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
Meatballs:
- Cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ cup minced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- ½ cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Sauce:
- 1 (14.25 ounce) can low-sodium beef broth
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- ¼ cup light sour cream
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Let cool briefly, about 5 minutes.
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Combine onion mixture, turkey, bread crumbs, egg, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoon parsley, allspice, and nutmeg in a large bowl; mix well to combine. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Transfer to baking dish.
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Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
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Pour beef broth into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add flour; seal and shake vigorously until flour is dissolved.
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Pour beef broth mixture into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoon parsley, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in sour cream and meatballs. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, 10 to 15 minutes.
Tips and Tricks:
- For a richer flavor, substitute ground lamb for the ground turkey.
- Add a touch of heat with a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.
- Top with a dollop of lingonberry sauce for a traditional Swedish touch.
There you have it, folks! Swedish Turkey Meatballs, a lighter and healthier twist on a classic dish. This recipe is sure to please even the pickiest eaters and will leave you feeling satisfied and happy.
So, gather your ingredients, put on your aprons, and get ready to create a culinary masterpiece. And don’t forget to share your creations with us using #SwedishTurkeyMeatballs. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!
What do I serve with Swedish Meatballs?
Swedish meatballs are commonly served over mashed potatoes or egg noodles. While my girls love these with buttered egg noodles, I will always prefer them with creamy mashed potatoes. These are exceptionally good with baked potatoes or roasted potatoes, although that is not as common. Since they cook at the same temperature and finish at roughly the same time, I usually serve these with potatoes and simply roasted green beans. IKEA always serves them with a side of Lingonberry jam and I love the tart and savory combo.
Healthy Turkey Swedish Meatballs
As written, this recipe yields four servings, each of which has 248 calories and 35 g of protein (see the full nutritional information below). Each serving is worth three points on the Weight Watchers Blue and Purple and four points on the Green plan.
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