Best 7 Turkey Apple Swedish Meatballs Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Turkey Apple Swedish Meatballs, a harmonious blend of savory and sweet flavors. These meatballs, crafted with a combination of ground turkey, aromatic apples, and a symphony of herbs and spices, offer a healthy twist on a classic comfort food. Accompanied by three tantalizing sauces - a rich brown sauce, a creamy mushroom sauce, and a tangy lingonberry sauce - these meatballs promise an explosion of taste in every bite. Whether you prefer the classic brown sauce, the earthy mushroom sauce, or the vibrant lingonberry sauce, each option elevates the meatballs to new heights of culinary delight. Get ready to embark on a gastronomic adventure with our Turkey Apple Swedish Meatballs, a dish that will surely become a family favorite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 36 Meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for pan
½ cup minced white onion
1 pound ground turkey or chicken
3 slices fresh white bread, crusts cut off and chopped small
1 large egg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Serving suggestions: lingonberry jam or egg noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened but not brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer the onions to a medium bowl and let cool.
  • Add the turkey, bread, egg, 1½ teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, allspice and nutmeg to the onions and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture becomes sticky, about 2 minutes. With clean, damp hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon) and place on the prepared baking sheet; clean and dampen hands as needed to prevent the mixture from sticking. Bake until the bottoms are slightly brown and the meatballs are firm, about 10 minutes.
  • Wipe out the skillet and melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk to make a paste. Add the chicken broth and continue whisking until smooth. Bring to a boil over high heat, whisking occasionally, then reduce the heat to maintain a rapid simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the cream, Worcestershire and half the parsley and season with salt and pepper. Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes to blend the flavors. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley and serve with lingonberry jam as hors d'oeuvres or over egg noodles as a main course.

TURKEY SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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I came up with this recipe as a way to lighten up the original dish. Nobody in my family even realized they were eating turkey! Serve over egg noodles if desired.

Provided by FoodieGeek

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h17m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

cooking spray
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground turkey
½ cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (14.25 ounce) can low-sodium beef broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch salt to taste
¼ cup light sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray.
  • Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Let cool briefly, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine onion mixture, turkey, bread crumbs, egg, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoon parsley, allspice, and nutmeg in a large bowl; mix well to combine. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Transfer to baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Pour beef broth into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add flour; seal and shake vigorously until flour is dissolved.
  • Pour beef broth mixture into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoon parsley, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in sour cream and meatballs. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 136 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 342.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

SWEDISH TURKEY MEATBALLS



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I've tried a few different Swedish Meatballs recipes and also the sauce packets they sell at the stores but I've never been happy with the results. One night I really wanted to make Swedish Meatballs, and after looking on multiple websites for recipes, I finally gave up and made up my own. It turned out delicious!

Provided by Ashlea Beers

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 53m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ pounds ground turkey
¾ cup bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
2 cups beef broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and Italian seasoning by hand in a large bowl. Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
  • Place beef broth in a microwave-safe container and microwave on high until hot, about 2 minutes. Whisk flour into beef broth until smooth.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs, in batches if necessary, and cook until browned on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Reduce heat to low. Pour in beef broth slowly over meatballs. Stir in heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Serve meatballs and sauce over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 180.8 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 533.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

APPLE TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Meatballs are always popular and this puts a fall twist on them. They're unique because apples and Dijon mustard are added to the ground turkey. After being baked, the meatballs remain nice and moist. Then they're coated with a light balsamic glaze that gives the turkey meatballs an amazing sweet and tangy flavor, These make a...

Provided by Susie Price

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

MEATBALLS
1 c Panko bread crumbs
1/4 c Parmesan cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 apples, Granny Smith or Fuji, diced small
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 lb ground turkey
1/2 c onion, sauteed
SAUCE
1 c apple cider vinegar
1/2 c maple syrup
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Dice onion and apple.
  • 2. Sauté onion in a small amount of oil till semi-transparent.
  • 3. In a large bowl, mix the onions and diced apple with the remaining meatball ingredients.
  • 4. Form into meatballs using an ice cream scoop with swing lever (makes the perfect size). Place meatballs about 1 inch apart on a large oiled baking pan or cookie sheet.
  • 5. Cook in a 350 F oven for 20-30 min, checking often not to overcook as these will go into the skillet with the sauce for about 5-8 more minutes of cooking.
  • 6. Combine sauce ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
  • 7. Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Look out! the vinegar is pungent!
  • 8. Place meatballs into large skillet.
  • 9. Add sauce.
  • 10. Cook over low heat for 5-8 min. Stir only enough to coat the meatballs or they will want to fall apart. Can just skip this step and use it as a dipping sauce... but they are so good like this!

SWEDISH TURKEY MEAT BALLS



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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings as an appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 to 1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely food processed
10 ounces challah bread, food processed to crumbs (about 3 1/2 cups)
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons salt
25 grinds freshly ground black pepper
1 3/4 to 2 pounds ground turkey
1 tablespoon butter
10-ounces button mushrooms, sliced
1/3 cup medium-dry sherry
1 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup instant flour (Recommended: Wondra)
1 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup tart berry preserves, such as cherry or cranberry

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.;
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions until soft and translucent. Set onions aside to cool and wipe skillet clean. In a large mixing bowl combine the cooled onions with remaining meatball ingredients. Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls. Heat remaining oil in skillet over high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides.;
  • For the pan sauce:
  • Set meatballs aside. Add the butter and mushrooms to the pan and saute until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the sherry and chicken stock, to deglaze the pan. Sprinkle in the instant flour and cook until sauce thickens. Add the half-and-half, Worcestershire and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, whisking often until thickened. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Remove pan from heat, add meatballs back to the pan. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Serve meatballs with preserves.;

SWEDISH TURKEY MEATBALLS



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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.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs ground turkey (7% lean)
1 egg
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 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

Steps:

  • 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.

SWEDISH TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH NOODLES



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A classic is made lighter by using lean ground turkey instead of ground beef. When you serve company this flavorful dish, they won't even guess it is turkey.-Rita Lemons, Macomb, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large egg
1/4 cup 2% milk
2-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, divided
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 package (20 ounces) lean ground turkey
6 cups uncooked yolk-free noodles
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
2/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 3/4 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and allspice. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink., Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. In a large saucepan, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat., Stir in the sour cream, dill and remaining Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Drain noodles; stir into sauce. Serve with meatballs.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 903mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork. This will give the meatballs a more flavorful and juicy texture.
  • Add plenty of spices and seasonings. This will help to give the meatballs a lot of flavor.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
  • Make sure the meatballs are cooked all the way through. This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce. Whether you like a classic tomato sauce, a creamy mushroom sauce, or a tangy lingonberry sauce, there's a sauce out there to complement these meatballs perfectly.

Conclusion:

Turkey Apple Swedish Meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a combination of ground turkey, ground pork, apples, and spices, and are cooked in a flavorful sauce. These meatballs can be served with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles, and are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Turkey Apple Swedish Meatballs a try!

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