Healthier Swedish Meatballs

Healthier Swedish Meatballs

Total Time
1h 33m
31m prep · 62m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Hard
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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.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 sweets onion , grated
  • 1 pound ground sirloin
  • ground pork
  • 0.75 cups seasoned panko bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce , divided
  • 4.5 cups reduced-sodium beef broth , divided
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 0.25 cups cornstarch
  • 0.33 cups Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté until transparent, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool.

  3. 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.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    Combine 4 cups broth, soy sauce, rosemary, and remaining 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce in a large skillet. Bring to a simmer.

  6. 6

    Pour remaining 1/2 cup broth into a measuring cup; whisk in cornstarch. Stir cornstarch mixture into sauce until thickened. Add meatballs; stir in Greek yogurt. Top with parsley and serve.

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