Healthier Swedish Meatballs

Name: Healthier Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 sweet onion, grated; 1 pound ground sirloin; 1/2 pound ground pork; 3/4 cup seasoned panko bread crumbs; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon milk; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce, divided; 4 1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth, divided; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/3 cup Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

⏱️ Ready in 50 min 🥄 Prep 20 min 🔥 Cook 30 min 👥 4 servings 👁️ 11 views

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.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 20 min

Cook 30 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 442

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21.7g 28%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 1088mg 47%

Total Carbohydrate 25.3g 9%

Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3%

Total Sugars 2g

Protein 38.5g 77%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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

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.

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.

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

Pour 4 cups beef broth, soy sauce, rosemary, and remaining Worcestershire sauce into a large skillet.

Bring to a simmer.

Pour remaining beef broth into a measuring cup and whisk in cornstarch.