Best Reduced Fat Swedish Meatballs Recipes

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HEALTHIER SWEDISH MEATBALLS



Healthier Swedish Meatballs image

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

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

SWEDISH MEATBALLS



Swedish Meatballs image

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

SWEDISH MEATBALLS LOW CARB



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A suzanne Somers recipe for Somersizing. I have made this several times. It is good even if you aren't dieting!

Provided by Elaniemay

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 4 entrees, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 large egg
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onion, minced fine
1/2 cup minced celery (I normally leave this out)
3 cups beef stock
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon allspice
salt and pepper
5 black peppercorns
8 ounces cream cheese

Steps:

  • Mix meat and egg together, set aside.
  • Saute oil and onions until translucent, about 5 minute Add celery and cook 4 minute.
  • Meanwhile put the stock, bouillon and garlic in a pot and bring to a boil.
  • Add onion mixture, allspice and salt and pepper to the meat. Work well with your hands.
  • Form into 1 in balls and place on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. You should have about 30-40 meatballs.
  • Slowly add meatballs, 1 at a time to the boiling stock.Add peppercorns at this time.
  • Let meatballs cook 20 minute.
  • Remove meatballs with a slotted spoon and and set aside.
  • Strain the stock and put back into the pot over med-high heat. Reduce for 10 minute.
  • Turn off heat and add cream cheese, whisking until well combined.
  • Pour over meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 894.7, Fat 69, SaturatedFat 29.5, Cholesterol 299.2, Sodium 1247.5, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 59

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