Swedish Meatballs are flavored with warm spices and smothered in a creamy, beefy sauce. My lightened-up recipe uses lean ground turkey instead of beef/pork, a small amount of whole wheat breadcrumbs in place of white bread slices soaked in milk, and fat-free beef broth mixed with low-fat cream cheese instead of heavy cream to make the sauce. I really encourage you to try this healthier version because you still get the same nutty flavor from the meatballs and an identical creaminess to the sauce, without the extra fat and calories. Enjoy! Ingredients: For The Meatballs: 1 lb. lean ground turkey, or a mixture of lean ground beef and pork 1 egg ¼ cup skim milk ¼ cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice Pinch of sea salt For The Sauce: 1 (14.5 oz.) can fat-free, reduced sodium beef broth 2 oz. Neufchatel cream cheese 1 Tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water (or 2 tablespoons flour + ¼ cup cold water) Pinch of black pepper Pinch of nutmeg Fresh thyme Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray. 2. In a large bowl, gently combine all of the meatball ingredients together. Shape into balls. (I made mine small/medium and formed 15 meatballs). Place onto baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. 3. While the meatballs are in the oven, make the sauce. Pour the beef broth into a saucepan and turn the heat to high. Once the liquid starts to bubble, add the cream cheese, and whisk to combine. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water, and add it to the broth. Keep whisking while the mixture comes to a boil and starts to thicken. Then turn the heat to low, add a pinch of pepper and nutmeg, a few fresh thyme leaves, and let the sauce simmer for a few minutes. 4. When the meatballs are ready, add them to the sauce, and turn to coat. Cover with a lid and simmer for about 5 minutes. Serve over zucchini noodles, sautéed mushrooms, egg noodles, pasta, rice, or alongside cooked vegetables.
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