Swedish Meatballs

venison

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey is leaner, while ground beef is more widely available.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: homemade broth

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be made from scraps.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

Soak bread crumbs in milk until softened.

Finely chop onion and sauté in butter until translucent.

Combine venison, soaked bread crumbs, sautéed onion, egg, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Mix until well combined and form into small balls.

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted.

Add meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Transfer meatballs to a baking dish and keep warm.

In the same skillet, add beef broth and bring to a simmer.

Stir in heavy cream and soy sauce, cooking until slightly thickened.

Return meatballs to the skillet and coat with sauce.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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