Pressure Cooker Swedish-Style Turkey Meatballs
Pressure Cooker Swedish-Style Turkey Meatballs feature tender turkey bites coated in a silky, lightly tangy cream gravy accented with warm allspice and nutmeg. The rich sauce and juicy meatballs make it ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner, especially served over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice. It balances comfort with lighter poultry for a satisfying, anytime meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Swedish-Style Turkey Meatballs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 3
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg; mix until well blended. Use a spring-hinged scoop to shape about 12 meatballs.
- 2
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and choose the Saute function. Add butter and oil; heat until the butter melts. Cook the meatballs in the hot fat until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes, working in batches if needed. Transfer the browned meatballs to a shallow dish and cover loosely with foil.
- 3
Pour the broth into the pot and use a wooden spoon to scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom. Stir in 1/2 cup half-and-half, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Return the meatballs to the pot and coat them with the sauce.
- 4
Cancel Saute mode. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 5
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for 7 minutes. Carefully release the remaining pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer the meatballs to a shallow dish and cover loosely with foil.
- 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup half-and-half, sour cream, and flour. Stir this into the pot and simmer until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve the meatballs with the sauce and garnish with parsley.
- Calories 424.4 kcal High 21%
- Protein 41.81 g Good Source 84%
- Carbohydrate 13.99 g 5%
- Total Fat 21.26 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 11.14 g High 56%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 206.58 mg High 69%
- Sodium 599.08 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 0.74 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 2.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.34 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 90.22 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 0.93 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 101.36 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 19.62 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.95 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Swedish Style Turkey Meatballs is made with 18 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Cooked Turkey. Each serving provides about 424.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Swedish-Style Turkey Meatballs made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Cooked Turkey, Dijon Mustard. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Swedish-Style Turkey Meatballs?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 424.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Swedish-Style Turkey Meatballs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Swedish-Style Turkey Meatballs healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Swedish-Style Turkey Meatballs has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 424.4 calories and 41.81 g of protein, or 84% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 599.08 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.14 g (56% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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