Healthy Swedish Meatballs

Most weeks I try to do a weekly task. Meal prep day. This helps me get ahead and save time for other things (like taking care of 6 kids!). Swedish meatballs can be a great recipe to make ahead for anyone with a hungry mouth to feed. They are high in protein and cooked in a delicious creamy sauce.

Best Swedish Meatballs

What comes to mind when you hear Swedish meatballs? You probably think of Sunday dinner at your grandmother’s house or at IKEA. Swedish meatballs have been a staple in Sweden for hundreds of years. Swedish meatballs are traditionally served with lingonberry jam. The American version features a creamy gravy made from cornstarch or all-purpose flour.

The meatballs are made with a mixture of ground pork and ground beef with a little ground nutmeg and served over egg noodles. Other ingredients can include anything from Worcestershire sauce to Dijon mustard.

New touch

My take on classic Swedish meatballs is a little different, but no less flavorful. It uses all-beef ground beef and is seasoned with seasoned breadcrumbs and chopped parsley instead of nutmeg. Instead of heavy cream, I use a combination of cream cheese and high-protein cheese. Greek yogurtThey are the ultimate comfort food!

Some recipes call for a slow cooker or crock pot, but I prefer to make mine on the stovetop. The kids will eat the entire recipe in one sitting, so be sure to double or triple the amount if you want leftovers. If you want to make a meal, make the meatballs ahead of time and freeze them for later use. You can reheat the frozen meatballs on the stovetop, and once they’re thawed, boil them in a cream sauce.

Sour cream and Greek yogurt add extra tart flavor, but it’s balanced with just the right amount of salt and pepper.

What to serve with Swedish meatballs?

This recipe is usually served with egg noodles, but it’s not necessary. My family loves it with mashed potatoes. Try it with a creamy garlic sauce. Mashed cauliflower potatoes For a lower carb version, you can even try it with spaghetti squash.

Swedish Meatballs Recipe

This healthy twist on classic Swedish meatballs is tender and delicious. Cooked in a creamy sauce, these meatballs are a delicious meal. Perfect with mashed potatoes or served as an appetizer that will please everyone.

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion (finely chopped)
1 Cloves garlic (minced)
¼ cup fresh parsley (minced)
1 fairy minced meat
1 big egg
¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs (gluten free or homemade)
½ teaspoon salt (kosher)
⅛ teaspoon Ground black pepper
2 Cups beef broth (low sodium)
3 ounce Cream cheese (low fat)
½ cup Plain Greek Yogurt (or sour cream)
Chopped fresh parsley (for decoration)

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant.
Add the chopped parsley and leave the mixture on the heat for an additional minute, then remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cooled onion-garlic mixture, eggs, seasoned bread crumbs, coarse salt, and black pepper. Mix meatball ingredients well.
Shape the meat mixture into small meatballs.
In the same skillet, brown the meatballs on all sides over medium-high heat, adding olive oil if necessary. Cook until cooked through.
Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside.
Pour the beef broth or beef stock into the pan and bring to a simmer.
Add the cream cheese to the simmering broth, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
Stir in Greek yogurt (or sour cream) until well combined.
Return the cooked meatballs to the skillet, then cover with the creamy Swedish meatball sauce.
Simmer the homemade meatballs until heated through.
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.