How to Make AMAZING Swedish Meatballs

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and often cheaper than beef.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be more affordable.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are often cheaper.

Grate 1 onion and set aside.

Add 1 cup panko breadcrumbs to a bowl.

Pour in 1/2 cup milk over the breadcrumbs and mix.

Add 1 egg to the mixture to bind it together.

Add 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to the mixture and mix well.

Combine 1 pound ground beef and 1 pound ground pork into the breadcrumb mixture and mix until just incorporated.

Using a 2 tablespoon scoop, portion out the meat mixture and roll into balls.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon butter.

Once melted, add the meatballs and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Remove meatballs and set aside, leaving the brown bits in the skillet.

Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet and let it melt.

Whisk in 2 tablespoons flour and toast for about 2 minutes until nutty.

Gradually whisk in 2 cups beef broth, adding half at a time.

Add 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and stir to combine.

Reduce heat to medium-low and add 1/2 cup half and half, bringing to a gentle simmer.

Add a pinch of nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.

Stir in 1/4 cup sour cream until well combined.

Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 7 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

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