Swedish-Style Turkey Meatballs
Swedish-Style Turkey Meatballs bring tender, gently spiced bites bathed in a silky, light gravy enriched with allspice, nutmeg, and a touch of Worcestershire. The creamy sauce and juicy turkey make this a cozy, satisfying dish perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, especially served over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Swedish-Style Turkey Meatballs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 26
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and the garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Let cool briefly, about 5 minutes.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the onion mixture, ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1½ teaspoons parsley, allspice, and nutmeg; mix well. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs; place them in the prepared baking dish.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 5
Combine beef broth and flour in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; seal and shake vigorously until the flour dissolves. Pour the broth slurry into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1½ teaspoons parsley, black pepper, and salt; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low; stir in the sour cream.
- 6
Add the meatballs to the sauce; cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors blend, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Calories 217.76 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 7.11 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 33.6 g 12%
- Total Fat 4.86 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.65 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 64.35 mg High 21%
- Sodium 410.27 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 0.6 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 3.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.92 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 107.21 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.92 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 156.47 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 22.18 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 11.4 mg Moderate 13%
- 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
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Swedish Style Turkey Meatballs is a Scandinavian appetizer recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Bread Crumbs. Each serving provides about 217.76 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Swedish-Style Turkey Meatballs?
- It is a Scandinavian meatball recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Swedish-Style Turkey Meatballs made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Cooking Spray. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Swedish-Style Turkey Meatballs?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 217.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Swedish-Style Turkey Meatballs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Swedish-Style Turkey Meatballs healthy?
- Swedish-Style Turkey Meatballs has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 217.76 calories and 7.11 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 410.27 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.65 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, 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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