Better Than Ikea—Swedish Meatballs (Lightened Up) Recipe

Name: Better Than Ikea—Swedish Meatballs (Lightened Up)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Turkey; 1/4 cup Panko Bread Crumbs; 1 tablespoon minced Parsley; 1/4 teaspoon ground Allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground Nutmeg; 1/2 cup minced Onion; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoon Pepper; 1 Egg; 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 5 tablespoons Butter; 3 tablespoons Flour; 2 cups Chicken Broth; 1/2 cup Half-n-Half or Heavy Cream; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon White Wine Vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard

Servings: persons

1 pound Ground Turkey
1/4 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
1 tablespoon minced Parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground Allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground Nutmeg
1/2 cup minced Onion
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
1 Egg
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
5 tablespoons Butter
3 tablespoons Flour
2 cups Chicken Broth
1/2 cup Half-n-Half or Heavy Cream
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon White Wine Vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard

1
In a bowl, combine ground turkey, panko, parsley, allspice, nutmeg, onion, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and egg. Mix until combined.
2
Roll into golf ball-sized meatballs. In a large skillet over medium-heat add olive oil and 1 Tablespoon butter. Add the meatballs and cook turning continuously until brown, 7-10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
3
Add 4 Tablespoons butter and flour to skillet and whisk 2 minutes. Slowly stir in chicken broth and cream. Add Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and dijon mustard and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes until sauce starts to thicken. Salt and pepper to taste.
4
Add the meatballs back to the skillet and simmer for another 1-2 minutes. Serve over egg noodles or rice.

770

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Ground Turkey, 1/4 cup Panko Bread Crumbs, 1 tablespoon minced Parsley, 1/4 teaspoon ground Allspice, and more.

Yes, Better Than Ikea—Swedish Meatballs (Lightened Up) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Better Than Ikea—Swedish Meatballs (Lightened Up)

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