How To Make Healthy Swedish Meatballs
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup low-fat milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- for the sauce:
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, milk, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
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Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, whisk together beef broth and flour until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
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Reduce heat to low and add sour cream. Stir until well combined.
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Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve the meatballs with the sauce and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 12g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 80mg
- Sodium : 500mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 20g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 30g
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