Swedish Turkey Meatballs

Name: Swedish Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Nordic
Ingredients: 500 g Ground turkey; 50 g Egg; 5 g Salt; 60 g Milk; 6 g Lemon pepper seasoning; 2 g Paprika; 1 g Nutmeg; 5 g Parsley; 480 g Chicken broth; 300 g White sauce; 14 g Butter; 300 g Egg noodles

Swedish Turkey Meatballs · ready in 50 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 12 ingredients

Tender turkey meatballs simmered gently in a creamy, savory sauce with warm spices and herbs, delivering comforting flavors reminiscent of classic Scandinavian cooking.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 420
Difficulty: easy

Nordic Main dishes High-protein (25 g+)Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

500 gGround turkey
50 gEgg
5 gSalt
60 gMilk
6 gLemon pepper seasoning
2 gPaprika
1 gNutmeg
5 gParsley
480 gChicken broth
300 gWhite sauce
14 gButter
300 gEgg noodles (optional)

Equipment

stovetop, dutch oven, lid, mixing bowl, serving spoon, spatula, spoon, wooden spoon

Instructions

Mix and shape
Gather a large bowl and spoon, then combine ground turkey, egg, salt, milk, lemon pepper seasoning, paprika, nutmeg, parsley, chicken broth, and white sauce; gently shape into small meatballs. · 5 min
What to look for: uniform mixture
Brown meatballs
Heat butter in a large nonstick Dutch oven over medium heat, add the meatballs, and turn carefully so all sides brown while keeping their shape. · 10 min
When it is done: Meatballs should be firm on the outside but not fully cooked inside.
Simmer in broth
Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook so the meatballs finish cooking and absorb flavor. · 15 min
When it is done: Turkey is done when centers reach 74°C / 165°F.
Add white sauce
Stir in the white sauce until evenly combined and heated through, coating the meatballs smoothly. · 5 min
What to look for: creamy and evenly coated
Serve and enjoy
Stir gently to rewarm, then serve the Swedish turkey meatballs hot over cooked egg noodles. · 2 min
What to look for: coated meatballs

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	420
Protein	32 g
Carbohydrates	18 g
of which sugars	4 g
Fat	22 g
of which saturated	9 g
Fibre	1 g
Sodium	780 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: eggs, milk, gluten

May contain: soybeans, molluscs

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: yes, up to 2 months

Ingredient substitutions

Ground turkey

ground chicken: Choose thigh meat for juicier meatballs.

Egg

flax egg: Let mixture gel before adding.

Milk

lactose free milk: Keeps meatballs moist.

Parsley

dill: Traditional Nordic herb alternative.

Chicken broth

vegetable broth: Choose low sodium.

White sauce

cream of mushroom soup: Adjust salt accordingly.