Easy Homemade Light Swedish Meatballs in a Creamy Sauce
Course Main Course
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
2Slices647 Bread (Any Type)Sliced and Cubed
1SmallOnion, Minced
8OuncesGround Turkey Breast
8Ounces 93% Ground Turkey
1Egg, Beaten
1/4Tsp EachGround Nutmeg, Ground Allspice and Black Pepper
1/2TspSalt
1TblOlive Oil
Fresh Minced Parsley, Optional
For The Creamy Gravy
3TblLight Whipped Butter
3TblFlour
2CupsFat Free Beef Broth
1/2CupFat Free Half and Half
Instructions
In a bowl combine onion and bread cubes.
Add in ground turkey, spices, salt and egg and mix together well.
Form into 16 meatballs.
Heat olive oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add 8 meatballs and brown lightly on the outside. Remove to a plate and add in next batch and repeat. Reduce heat to medium.
For the Gravy:
Add whipped light butter to skillet. Add flour and stir for 2 minutes.
Now add in half the beef broth and switch to a whisk. When it starts to thicken, add in remaining beef broth.
Add all meatballs into the skillet. Turn up heat a bit and continue to cook for about 8 to 10 minutes.
Add in half and half and simmer for 2 more minutes.
This makes 4 servings with each serving having 4 meatballs and gravy. On Weight Watchers, each serving is 7 Points.