Swedish Meatballs: Juicy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
Delicious Swedish meatballs made with turkey bacon for a healthy twist on a classic recipe.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
- Diet: Low-Calorie
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, turkey bacon, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Reduce heat and add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, then add heavy cream and parsley, stirring gently.
- Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Swedish Meatballs, Turkey Meatballs, Healthy Recipe