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Turkey Swedish meatballs simmering in a creamy sauce, garnished with fresh parsley in a skillet.

Turkey Swedish Meatballs

Lori Mauer
Savor tender Turkey Swedish Meatballs in a rich, creamy gravy. This comforting recipe is perfect over noodles or mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
Cuisine swedish
Servings 4
Calories 351 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced onion and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Set aside to cool before adding to the meatball mixture.
    Sautéing minced onion and garlic in a skillet for Turkey Swedish Meatballs.
  • In a bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, dried parsley, allspice, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and the cooled onion and garlic. Gently mix until just combined and form into 1-inch balls.
    Mixing ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, and spices for Turkey Swedish Meatballs in a metal bowl.
  • Place the meatballs on a lightly greased baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for about 13-18 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
    Baking Turkey Swedish Meatballs in a lightly greased baking dish.
  • In a large skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute to form a roux. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and cook until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
    Creamy sauce for Turkey Swedish Meatballs in a saucepan.
  • Add the remaining Worcestershire sauce and the Dijon mustard. Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
    Adding Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and pepper to the creamy sauce for Turkey Swedish Meatballs.
  • Lower the heat and stir in the sour cream. Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5-10 minutes to blend the flavors. Serve hot, garnished with parsley. Enjoy over egg noodles or with mashed potatoes.
    Simmering baked Turkey Swedish Meatballs in a creamy sauce in a skillet.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 33gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 212mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Turkey Swedish Meatballs
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