Best Healthier Swedish Meatballs Recipes

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SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Cook pork mince meatballs and serve with classic lingonberry or cranberry sauce and spring greens for a healthy, low-calorie family meal

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 onion , finely chopped
1 small garlic clove , finely grated
375g lean pork mince
1 medium egg yolk
grating of nutmeg
50g fine fresh breadcrumbs
300ml hot low-salt beef stock
½ tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp fat-free natural yogurt
400g spring greens , shredded
lingonberry or cranberry sauce , to serve

Steps:

  • Put 1 tbsp rapeseed oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and fry for 10 mins or until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min. Leave to cool.
  • Mix the cooled onions, pork mince, egg yolk, a good grating of nutmeg and the breadcrumbs in a bowl with your hands until well combined. Form into 12 balls and chill for 15 mins.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan and fry the meatballs for 5 mins over a medium heat, turning often until golden. Pour over the stock and bubble for 8-10 mins or until it has reduced a little. Stir through the mustard and yogurt.
  • Steam the greens for 5 mins or until tender. Serve the meatballs with the greens and a dollop of the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 1.04 milligram of sodium

SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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My family loves these Swedish meatballs. They are so tender and flavorful and much lighter than traditional recipes out there. And, let's not forget the sauce! The creamy sauce really makes the dish.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion (minced)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 celery stalk (minced)
1/4 cup minced parsley
1/2 pound 93% lean ground turkey
1/2 pound 95% lean ground beef
1 large egg
1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs or gluten-free crumbs
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 cups reduced sodium beef broth
3 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
chopped parsley (for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add onions and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add celery and parsley and cook until soft, about 3-4 more minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine beef, turkey, egg, onion mixture, breadcrumbs, ¼ teaspoon salt, pepper and allspice. Mix well and form into 16 meatballs.
  • Add beef broth to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly drop meatballs into the broth. Cover and cook about 20 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Remove the meatballs with a slotted spoon and set aside in a serving dish. Strain the broth, transfer to a blender with cream cheese and blend until smooth. Return to the skillet with the meatballs and simmer

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 meatballs, Calories 293 kcal, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 14 g, Sodium 784 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Cholesterol 131 mg

BEST SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Our family has been using this recipe for more than 40 years. The tender meatballs are made with a combination of beef, veal and pork, then spiced with nutmeg and ginger. If your family likes their meatballs a little milder, reduce the nutmeg to 1/2 teaspoon. Coffee adds nice color to the gravy, which is delicious over noodles.-Rev. Jim Thyren, West Pittston, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 pound each ground beef, veal and pork
GRAVY:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1/2 cup hot brewed coffee
Hot cooked egg noodles, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs and cream; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the egg, onion, parsley, salt, nutmeg and ginger. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well., Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. , Transfer meatballs to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Scrape pan drippings into a small saucepan; stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth and coffee. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over meatballs. , Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with noodles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 878mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

HEART HEALTHY SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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The secret to making Swedish meat balls is: good meat- finely ground, finely chopped onion and thorough mixing of ingredients. From "Cooking a la Heart"- Delicious Heart Healthy Recipes from the Mankato Heart Health Program, 1988.

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 30 meatballs, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion, very finely chopped
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/3 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole wheat bread crumbs
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups skim milk
1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium beef bouillon granules

Steps:

  • In a covered saucepan, heat onion with water until onion pieces are soft.
  • Mix onion, beef, pork, allspice, cloves, salt and bread crumbs thoroughly.
  • Form into 30 medium balls.
  • In skillet (or in oven at 350 degrees), brown meat balls.
  • Remove balls to casserole dish.
  • Make gravy by mixing together flour, milk, bouillon granules and drippings in the same skillet.
  • Cook until thickened.
  • Pour gravy over meat balls.
  • Bake at 350 degrees or simmer until ready.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.1, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 66.5, Sodium 446.6, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 26.2

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