Turkey-Apple Swedish Meatballs

Name: Turkey-Apple Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Nordic, Scandinavian, European
Ingredients: 6 servings Chopped fresh parsley and/or chives, for topping; 1 large egg; 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated; 1 pinch Pinch of ground cinnamon; 6 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 567 grams lean ground turkey; 355 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth; 710 milliliters packed torn pumpernickel bread; 118 milliliters small shallots, chopped (about; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter; 1 Tbsp vegetable oil; 237 milliliters whole milk; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Turkey-Apple Swedish Meatballs might be just the Scandinavian recipe you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 266 calories, 27g of protein, and 11g of fat. It works well as a main course. Head to the store and pick up ground cinnamon, egg, flour, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the unsalted butter you could follow this main course with the Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours.

Instructions

Make the meatballs: Pulse the bread in a food processor to make fine crumbs.

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Meatballs

Bread

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Food Processor

Add the milk and Worcestershire sauce and pulse to make a paste; set aside.

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Worcestershire Sauce

Milk

Heat the butter and vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add the shallots and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 8 minutes.

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Vegetable Oil

Shallot

Butter

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Frying Pan

Add the apple, garlic, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook until the apple is tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the breadcrumb mixture and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 4 minutes.

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Breadcrumbs

Cinnamon

Garlic

Pepper

Apple

Salt

Transfer to a large bowl and let cool completely.

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Bowl

Add the turkey and egg to the bowl and beat with a mixer on lowspeed until well combined, about 4 minutes. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

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Whole Turkey

Egg

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Blender

Bowl

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Dampen your hands and form the meat mixture into 36 balls (about1 inch each). Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

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Cooking Spray

Meat

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Baking Sheet

Oven

Meanwhile, make the gravy: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

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Butter

Gravy

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Sauce Pan

Add the flour and whisk to make a smooth paste, about 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, then add the Worcestershire sauce. Cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

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Worcestershire Sauce

Chicken Broth