Healthier Swedish Meatballs

Greek yogurt, ground sirloin, and ground pork shine in this healthier, lighter version of Swedish meatballs that delivers the same great taste.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 442 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 pound ground sirloin
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce, divided
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 0.25 cup cornstarch
• 0.33333334326744 cup Greek yogurt
• 0.5 sweet onion, grated
• 0.75 cup seasoned panko bread crumbs
• 4.5 cups reduced-sodium beef broth, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion in the hot oil until transparent, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Pour 4 cups beef broth, soy sauce, rosemary, and remaining Worcestershire sauce into a large skillet. Bring to a simmer.

Step 6

Pour remaining beef broth into a measuring cup and whisk in cornstarch. Pour mixture into the sauce and stir until thickened. Add meatballs to the sauce and stir in Greek yogurt. Top with parsley and serve.