How to make Delicious Swedish Meatballs

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and reduces calories.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and adds flavor.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: dried parsley

💰Cheaper: none

Dried parsley is more shelf-stable.

Cut the onion into small pieces and sauté in a medium-high heat pan until translucent, without browning.

Remove the sautéed onions from the pan and place them in a bowl to cool in the freezer.

Chop fresh parsley and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork and ground beef sirloin.

Add the cooled sautéed onions and chopped parsley to the meat mixture.

Season the mixture with sea salt, cracked black pepper, ground nutmeg, and ground allspice.

In a separate bowl, tear the white bread into pieces and soak it in milk until mushy.

Drain any excess milk from the soaked bread to ensure the right consistency.

Add the soaked bread to the meat mixture along with 2 large eggs and 2 tablespoons of sour cream.

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

Shape the mixture into meatballs and set aside.

Boil egg noodles in salted water until cooked, then drain and coat with butter and parsley.

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