Treats

Sveeeeeeeedish Meatballs

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In honor of Mother’s Day, I wanted to pick a recipe that reminds me of my mom.

My ancestors came from all over the place: Poland, Norway, England, and Sweden. Growing up there were always a few things that we would eat to remind us of where our family came from. Swedish Meatballs were always something that would pop up every once and a while. ..and no, not the ones from IKEA! These tasty little babies are the perfect mix of sweet and savory. My mom likes to call them Sveeeeeedish Meatballs 🙂

Over the years I have tried to alter recipes, making them a little healthier but just as delicious. So here is my take on an old favorite.

Here’s What You Will Need:

1 pound ground turkey
½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
½ finely minced onion
1 egg
½ tablespoon salt (for meatballs)
½ tablespoon pepper (for meatballs)
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk (I used Almond)
½ tablespoon salt (for sauce)
½ tablespoon pepper (for sauce)
1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Dash of “Secret Ingredient”

4 cups egg noodles
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Now What do you do?

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, salt, pepper and “Secret Ingredient,” mixing until combined.

    SM Secret Ingredient
    What could it be?
  2. Psst… It’s nutmeg!SM Meatball
  3. Heat the oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Take about a golf-ball size of the meatball mixture and roll it into balls.SM Meatball 2
  4. Place the meatballs into the pot, cooking for 1-2 minutes. Flip the meatballs halfway.
  5. Add the chicken broth, milk, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce and stir.SM Meatball 3
  6. Bring the liquid to a boil, and then add the egg noodles. Stir constantly until the pasta is cooked and the liquid has reduced to a sauce that coats the noodles. Should be about 8 minutes.SM Noodles
  7. Add the mozzarella. Stir until melted.

 

That is it! They are so easy and so wonderful; I think they may just make a more frequent appearance at my house. What is great about this recipe is it can be altered to your taste and even your heritage. Nix the nutmeg and add Italian spices for a light Alfredo alternative. Add some peppers, cilantro, and more cheese for a spicy southern dinner. Whatever your take, enjoy it!SM Done- Plated

#BurgersAndChamps

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Yesterday I decided to get ambitious and walk the almost 2 miles to the grocery store. By the time I got home, covered in sweat and sunshine, I threw my bags down on the kitchen floor and declared … “I DESERVE A BURGER!” But, I didn’t have any buns. So then I thought, perhaps it was time to get on the bun-less bandwagon. But you know what? I’m not about that life. So just like every other day, 2 hours from dinnertime, I was on a mission.

I ended up coming across a recipe that I had read about a few years ago but never tried. It only contains three ingredients… yes only THREE! They are so easy to make and are very low in calories. So I have the ingredients for the “buns,” lean ground chicken (we are trying to be conscious of our red meat intake at the Lyell household), and condiments ready! Oh, I almost for got the champagne! No burger is complete without champagne.

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My mom only pronounces it “Champaaaaaaaanya” because of this!

What? Do you think that is weird? It is advertised that we should high five our buddies and slug down the Champagne of Beers. But, this is America… and I prefer actual champagne.

 

Here’s what you will need:3 Ingredient Bread ingredients

2oz of Cream Cheese

2 Whole Eggs (Yolks and Whites Separated)

1/8 tsp Cream of Tartar

Now what do you do?

  1. In one bowl, whisk together egg yolks and cream cheese until combined3 Ingredient Bread Yolks
  2. In another bowl, using a whisk mixer or hand mixer, combine egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form3 Ingredient Bread Whites-2
  3. Slowly pour yolk mixture into whites and fold together with a rubber scraper3 Ingredient Bread Mix
  4. Spoon mixture onto a greased cookie pan (makes 6-8 depending on amount you pour)3 Ingredient Bread precook
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until tops start to brown.
  6. Let cool on a wire rack and transfer into a Tupperware bin, let sit for at least 2 hours3 Ingredient Bread postcook

The original recipe says to let the buns sit overnight, but 2 hours seemed to be enough. Also, these are pretty tender. So don’t let your juicy burger sit on the bun for too long. I found it best to dress my burger and then slide it onto the bun when I was ready to sit down and inhale it. If you are wondering what was in my burger, it’s simple. I take one pound of lean ground chicken; add 1-2 tsps of garlic powder and a dash of nutmeg. Newsflash: nutmeg makes everything better. No, the burgers don’t taste like pumpkin pie. I generally make 4 burgers and I make them nice and thin.

 

So, these seemed to make sense with the meal choice!
So, these seemed to make sense with the meal choice!

When your burger is ready and dressed to go out for their big date with your mouth, pour the champagne and get your burger on! You don’t have to be about that bun-less life because I’m not. Live a little and be about that #BurgerAndChamps life.

Burger Toppings: Provolone Cheese, Caramelized Onions (SmartStart "Butter"), Ketchup, Mustard and Love.
Burger Toppings: Spinach, Provolone Cheese, Caramelized Onions (SmartStart “Butter”), Ketchup, Mustard and Love.