Swedish Turkey Meatballs Recipe - The Washington Post

Posted by Tobi Tarwater on Thursday, July 11, 2024
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The next time you have a craving for a main course at Ikea, keep in mind that they can be on your table in about half an hour, with ingredients that are pantry friendly.

Serve over wide ribbons of squash and zucchini, or over egg noodles.

Adapted from LittleSpiceJar.com.

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Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 3-4

Directions

Time Icon Total: 40 mins
  • Step 1

    In a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the onion and cook until it becomes translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.

  • Step 2

    Add the pita and 2 tablespoons of the broth and stir; cook for a minute or 2, until the pita has softened. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.

  • Step 3

    Add the ground turkey, allspice, garlic powder, salt, pepper and the egg yolk; use your clean hands to gently incorporate. Grease your palms with cooking oil spray, then use your hands to shape the mixture into about 15 meatballs that are 1 1/4 inches in diameter.

  • Step 4

    Place a plate near the stove. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in the same skillet, over medium heat. Add half the meatballs and cook for about 8 minutes, turning them as needed so they brown evenly. Transfer them to a plate. Add the remaining meatballs; cook and transfer to the same plate.

  • Step 5

    Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet; as soon as it melts, stir in the flour to form a paste (roux). Pour in the 1 1/2 cups of broth, the fish sauce and mustard, stirring constantly, to form a sauce.

  • Step 6

    Increase the heat to medium-high, so the sauce thickens a bit. Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream until well blended. Taste, and add more salt and/or pepper, as needed.

  • Step 7

    Return all the meatballs to the pan and place over medium-low heat; cover and cook until the meatballs are cooked through and warm. Scatter parsley over each portion of meatballs and sauce. Serve hot.

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    Nutritional Facts

    Per serving (based on 4)

    • Calories

      380

    • Fat

      29 g

    • Saturated Fat

      14 g

    • Carbohydrates

      12 g

    • Sodium

      500 mg

    • Cholesterol

      165 mg

    • Protein

      18 g

    • Fiber

      1 g

    • Sugar

      3 g

    This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.

    Adapted from LittleSpiceJar.com.

    Tested by Bonnie S. Benwick.

    Published October 1, 2018

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