Swedish Turkey Meatballs Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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"This recipe is the most requested recipe in our household. It is the result of many attempts to get the right combination of seasonings for turkey instead of hamburger meatballs that still have that Swedish meatball taste. We much prefer the taste to the original hamburger recipe."

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Ready In:
45mins

Ingredients:
13
Serves:

6

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ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground turkey (7% lean)
  • 1 egg
  • 34 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 12 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon onion flakes
  • 2 cans chicken broth
  • 2 -3 cups home made white sauce
  • hot cooked egg noodles

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directions

  • Combine the first ten ingredients and shape into 1 1/2" meatballs.
  • In a large non-stick Dutch oven, brown meatballs in 1 tbsp of butter, turning carefully every few minutes to brown all sides, maintaining meatball shape.
  • Add chicken broth and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add white sauce.
  • (Note: I have used cream gravy or 2 cans cream soup such as mushroom or chicken to substitute for the white sauce. Both options work very well.) Stir, heat and serve over hot cooked egg noodles.

Questions & Replies

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  1. What size cans of chicken broth are required for the recipe?

    luvadacook

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Reviews

  1. We enjoyed these meatballs for a nice change. I used cream of celery soup instead of the white sauce, turned out very nice, the seasonings were nice but could be a little stronger. Another time I think I would add some pepper flakes to give them a little zing. Thanks for sharing.

    Derf2440

  2. Great recipe! I wanted a healthier version of Swedish meatballs for my husband. He loved it and said it tastes just as good as the meat ones. I used 1 medium finely chopped onion instead on onion flakes, and juice of one lemon instead of lemon pepper seasoning.

    Liza A.

  3. I always love cooking with ground turkey vs. beef and these meatballs are delicious. I took the liberty of baking them off in the oven vs. browning them in the skillet. Turned out perfectly. Served these meatballs over egg noodles. Served alongside some orange-ginger carrots with dill and marinated cucumbers. What a wonderful meal. : )

    DailyInspiration

  4. We really enjoyed this recipe. I don't care for lemon pepper seasoning so I used 1/2 tsp each dried thyme, tarragon, and black pepper. I only had one can of condensed cream of mushroom soup, so I used one serving of Di Neal's Condensed Cream of Soup Mix (#55408). Even my picky toddler liked the noodles.

    Stephanie in Pittsb

  5. These have to be the best turkey meatballs I've ever made. I only prepared half of a recipe and won't make that mistake again. These were a hit with the whole family and left us wanting more. I had a slight problem with them being too soft to hold as a perfectly round meatball, but no one minded. I served with your Swedish Cream Sauce (Graddsas), Caraway Potatoes, and Pickled Beets for the Culinary Quest. Thank you for sharing this keeper!

    Susie D

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Tweaks

  1. These are superb!!! I also substituted beef for the turkey and added a little more bread crumbs to compensate for texture and they turned out so darn good!!! I know turkey would turn out great, too, but I didn't have ground turkey. I served them with the Cream Sauce For Swedish Meatballs, recipe #97674 and the total package was to die for. In fact, we ate so much that's what I felt like I was doing when it was all said and done. But hey.....death by meatballs wouldn't be so bad :) I made double the cream sauce and next time will probably do triple but the meatballs are absolutely "TOPS" in our book. This is going in to my permanent recipe box cuz I plan to use this recipe as my "Dang, she's a good cook" Swedish Meatball recipe! Thanks for sharing PanNan!! It's contributors like you that make us all good cooks.

    yedenmatka

  2. The family loved it! I subbed 1/2 ts cayenne for the paprika (didn't have any), left out the parsley, added some sliced fresh spinach, and used cream of chicken soup. I halved the sauce and froze half of my meatballs for an easy dinner another night. Thanks for a great recipe!

    Raichka

  3. I had some ground turkey that I needed to use so I decided to make this recipe. I was very please with the results! I served it with rice instead of noodles and made my sauce/gravy with cream of chicken with herbs soup, chicken stock and a little cream. Yummy! My husband and friends liked it too! Will make again.... maybe with a little less lemon pepper though.

    rhall

  4. This recipe was absolutely delicious! Next time I'll probably use a bit less broth. We topped it over wild rice instead of the egg noodles. What a fantastic autumn dish. Thanks for sharing your recipe!

    LoveMyVeggies

  5. These were very moist and delicious. I'm always looking for a good recipe for ground turkey and this was a winner. The nutmeg gave a great flavor but instead of lemon pepper I used lime pepper which I prefer. If you don't have lime pepper use some lime zest, really gives a great flavor. I also used half an onion blended with the egg instead of the flakes. Gives it more moisture. Thanks for recipe!

    healinghands

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FAQs

What is the sauce for Swedish meatballs made from? ›

The sauce for Swedish Meatballs is a creamy gravy that is made with butter, beef broth/stock, thickened with flour and made creamy with cream. But the most important flavour for the a really good creamy gravy is the pan drippings after searing the meatballs.

How do you keep Swedish meatballs from falling apart? ›

Add a lightly beaten egg, but not too much. Egg acts as a binder for the ingredients, but you only need a small amount. One small egg will do for one pound of minced meat. Alternatively, if you're following an egg-free diet, you could soak fresh bread in milk, squeezing out any excess milk, to use as a binder.

Why are my turkey meatballs falling apart? ›

Because meat shrinks when cooked, mince proteins are likely to separate and crumble unless bound together. Whether it's breadcrumbs or egg (or both), or simply salt, binding the mince is a crucial step in maintaining the softness of your meatballs while preventing them from falling apart.

Why is my Swedish meatball sauce not thickening? ›

How to Thicken Swedish Meatball Sauce. The all-purpose flour in this recipe should do the trick to thicken your Swedish meatball sauce to the right consistency. But if it doesn't, you can add a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon of cornstarch to 2 tablespoons of water) to thicken it up.

Why do Swedish meatballs taste different? ›

While both varieties include ingredients such as grated onion and panade (milk-soaked bread) or bread crumbs, plus the usual salt and pepper, Swedish meatballs traditionally use spices like allspice, nutmeg, white pepper, and sometimes ground ginger as flavoring.

What not to do when making meatballs? ›

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Meatballs
  1. Not seasoning the meat.
  2. Not adding any moisture to the meat.
  3. Over-mixing the meat.
  4. Not shaping the meatballs correctly.
  5. Not forming evenly-sized meatballs.
May 1, 2019

Why are my turkey meatballs mushy? ›

Commercially ground turkey also has a finer texture than beef or pork, which is why it cooks up mushy. The fine consistency also means the meat has a harder time holding on to moisture.

What is the secret to making tender meatballs? ›

Breadcrumbs: I add breadcrumbs for texture. I also love substituting them for crushed saltine crackers like we do for this meatloaf. Milk: Adds moisture and tenderizes the meat, making our meatballs juicy and tender once cooked. Egg: Adds more moisture and helps the mixture firm up once cooked.

What happens if you put too much breadcrumbs in meatballs? ›

Bread crumbs are another popular binder for meatballs that can become problematic if used incorrectly. Adding too many bread crumbs to the mix will cause your meatballs to become loose and fall apart. The same applies to flour.

How do you tell if turkey meatballs are cooked through? ›

Bake for 15 minutes, or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. As an alternate way to check, a meatball in the center of the baking sheet should be fully cooked through when cut in half.

What to replace breadcrumbs with in meatballs? ›

The Best 10 Breadcrumb Substitutes
  1. Rolled oats. Rolled oats are the perfect gluten-free binding ingredient, replacing breadcrumbs in meatballs or meatloaf and many more recipes when you need to bind meat and eggs. ...
  2. Potato chips. ...
  3. Cornflakes. ...
  4. Almonds. ...
  5. Croutons. ...
  6. Crackers. ...
  7. Seeds.
Oct 18, 2022

What can I use as a binder for meatballs? ›

An egg is usually a good start, as that can help with the tenderness and texture, but the king of meatball binders is breadcrumbs soaked in milk (also known as a panade). Soaking the breadcrumbs first makes them pliable and soggy, which allows them to easily and evenly mix into the ground meat.

What is the best binding agent for meatballs? ›

A good rule of thumb is one cup of ricotta cheese for every pound of ground meat. The ricotta cheese will make a good binding mixture.

What does adding milk to meatballs do? ›

The Key to Tender Meatballs

Here, we're soaking fresh or dried breadcrumbs in a little milk until the bread becomes soggy, then mixing that right into the meat. This binder (aka panade) helps add moisture to the meatballs and also prevents the meat proteins from shrinking and becoming tough.

What is served with Swedish meatballs? ›

Sweden has become globally renowned for its delicious meatballs. They are traditionally served in a brown sauce, with mashed potato and lingonberry jam on the side.

Do Swedish meatballs contain sour cream? ›

It's All About the Sauce

Flavored with nutmeg and cardamom, these little beef-and-pork meatballs are best served with a Swedish meatball sauce—a rich roux-based and beef stock gravy, spiked with sour cream and a little lingonberry jelly.

Where did the recipe for Swedish meatballs come from? ›

Last week, Sweden's official Twitter account tweeted out a brief but momentous statement: “Swedish meatballs are actually based on a recipe King Charles XII brought home from Turkey in the early 18th century.

What's the difference between Swedish and Norwegian meatballs? ›

Norwegian recipes are made with all beef, while some Swedish recipes also use pork. Norwegian meatballs tend to be larger and flatter than their Swedish cousins.

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