Enjoy a healthier twist on a classic Swedish dish with these juicy and flavorful turkey meatballs. Made with lean ground turkey, aromatic spices, and a creamy sauce, these meatballs are perfect for a hearty dinner or as a party appetizer. Serve them with lingonberry sauce and mashed potatoes for a complete Swedish experience. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, milk, grated onion, parsley, salt, black pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and cardamom. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Transfer the cooked meatballs to a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, until lightly browned and bubbly.
- Slowly whisk in the beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a simmer. Return the meatballs to the skillet and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the Swedish turkey meatballs hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Pair them with lingonberry sauce and mashed potatoes for an authentic Swedish experience.
