HEALTHIER SWEDISH MEATBALLS

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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.

Provided by Ms. Chef Esh

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

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
⅓ cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

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. 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 : Calories 442 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 136.1 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 38.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1087.6 mg, Sugar 2 g