High protein Recipe Creamy Swedish Meatballs (No Heavy Cream!)

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High protein Recipe Creamy Swedish Meatballs (No Heavy Cream!)

Description

These easy Swedish meatballs are a lighter version of the classic made with ground turkey and no heavy cream, but they have the same cozy, comforting flavor and creaminess you love!

Yield: 4servings | Serving Size: 4meatballs

Ingredients

1/2tablespoonolive oil

1small onion, minced

1clovegarlic, minced

1celery stalk, minced

1/4cupminced parsley

1/2pound93% lean ground turkey

1/2pound95% lean ground beef

1large egg

1/4cupseasoned breadcrumbs or gluten-free crumbs

1/2teaspoonkosher salt

1/8teaspoonblack pepper

1/2teaspoonallspice

2cupsreduced sodium beef broth

3ouncesreduced fat cream cheese

chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add onions and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add celery and parsley and cook until soft, about 3-4 more minutes. Set aside to cool.

In a large bowl, combine beef, turkey, egg, onion mixture, breadcrumbs, ¼ teaspoon salt, pepper and allspice. Mix well and form into 16 meatballs.

  • Add beef broth to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly drop meatballs into the broth. Cover and cook about 20 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Remove the meatballs with a slotted spoon and set aside in a serving dish. Strain the broth, transfer to a blender with cream cheese and blend until smooth. Return to the skillet with the meatballs and simmer

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