Healthier Swedish Meatballs

Healthier Swedish Meatballs

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.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ sweet onion, grated
  • 1 pound ground sirloin
  • ½ pound 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
  • 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

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

Step 2
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion in the hot oil until transparent, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 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.

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

Step 5
Pour 4 cups beef broth, soy sauce, rosemary, and remaining Worcestershire sauce into a large skillet. Bring to a simmer.

Step 6
Pour remaining beef broth into a measuring cup and whisk in cornstarch. Pour mixture into the sauce and stir until thickened. Add meatballs to the sauce and 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 Fat22g 28%
Saturated Fat8g 38%
Cholesterol136mg 45%
Sodium1088mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate25g 9%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars2g
Protein39g
Vitamin C5mg 23%
Calcium46mg 4%
Iron2mg 13%
Potassium472mg 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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