Name: Healthier Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 sweet onion, grated; 1 pound ground sirloin; 1/2 pound ground pork; 3/4 cup seasoned panko bread crumbs; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon milk; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce, divided; 4 1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth, divided; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/3 cup Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Savor the taste of tradition with a guilt-free twist! These Swedish meatballs offer a lighter, healthier take on the beloved classic, ensuring every bite is both delectable and nourishing.

Follow The Directions

01

Step

0 mins

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

02

Step

7 mins

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté until transparent, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool.

03

Step

5 mins

Combine ground sirloin, ground pork, bread crumbs, onion, egg, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Form into 1-inch meatballs. Place onto a baking sheet.

04

Step

20 mins

Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers, about 20 minutes.

05

Step

2 mins

Combine 4 cups broth, soy sauce, rosemary, and remaining 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce in a large skillet. Bring to a simmer.

06

Step

3 mins

Pour remaining 1/2 cup broth into a measuring cup; whisk in cornstarch. Stir cornstarch mixture into sauce until thickened. Add meatballs; stir in Greek yogurt. Top with parsley and serve.

For an extra layer of flavor, try browning the meatballs in the pan before baking.
If you don’t have fresh rosemary, dried rosemary can be substituted. Use about 1 teaspoon.
Serve these meatballs over cauliflower mash for a truly healthy and delicious meal.

Halle Maggio

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 5.0/ 5 ( 7 Ratings)

Total Reviews: (3)

Jalen Harveyhodkiewicz
Jun 20, 2025
These meatballs were a hit! My family loved them, and I felt good knowing they were eating something healthy.
Desmond Hartmann
May 24, 2025
I was skeptical about using Greek yogurt, but it made the sauce so creamy! This recipe is a keeper.
Roslyn Croninbotsford
Apr 18, 2025
Easy to follow and the meatballs turned out perfect. I will definitely be making these again.

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