Description
Swedish meatballs are a classic American meal. This version is lightened up with turkey and rice.
Ingredients
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For the meatballs:
- 1 1/4 cup brown rice (cooked)
- 2 pounds ground low fat turkey
- 1/4 cup onion (grated)
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1/4 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the sauce:
- 32 oz beef broth (low sodium, no msg)
- 1 1/2 cup low fat milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4–5 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 1/8 tsp ground mustard
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt (if desired)
Serve with:
- Egg noodle or rice (cooked)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well combined.
- Roll into 2 tbsp meatballs and place on a baking sheet lined with foil and lightly sprayed with oil.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
- While meatballs are baking, prepare sauce. In a large skillet whisk together all sauce ingredients (except sour cream) until there are no lumps.
- Place skillet on burner (medium high heat) and continue to whisk until the sauce is thickened and bubbly.
- Stir in sour cream.
- Serve meatballs on a bed of egg noodles or rice topped with sauce and a sprinkle of parsley.
- To freeze, place half the meatball in a freezer safe dish and cover with half the sauce. Freeze. When ready to serve microwave until sauce melts and meatballs are warm, stirring frequently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 375
