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Swedish Meatballs (Low Carb and Weight Watchers Friendly)

Yield: 6 servings
Click here to track the points on your Weight Watchers app. There are 5 g net carbs per serving.

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

  • 1 lb. 93% lean ground beef
  • 1 slice Aunt Millie's Live Carb Smart Bread
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 of an onion, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon butter

For the sauce:

  • 2 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Tear the slice of bread into 1" pieces and add them to the baking sheet.
  • Bake the bread for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway through. Keep an eye on the bread during the last 2 minutes so it doesn't burn.
  • Once the bread has cooled, add it to a food processor. Pulse until it is a breadcrumb consistency.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and parsley. The best way to do this is with your hands. Don't overmix it or the meatballs will get tough.
  • In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Form the meat mixture into 24 meatballs. Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook, turning them continuously, until they are brown on all sides. Transfer meatballs to a plate and cover with foil.
  • Slowly add the beef broth to the skillet, then add the sour cream. Use a whisk to make sure they are blended. Add a little bit of the sauce to the cornstarch, then add it back into the skillet. Whisk it together until the cornstarch is well blended.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Allow the sauce to lightly simmer 5 minutes while occasionally whisking.
  • Place the meatballs back into the skillet. Cook an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes

NUTRITION INFORMATION
1 of 6 servings (5 g net carbs per serving)
206 calories, 11 g total fat, 5 g saturated fat, 782 mg sodium, 7 g total carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 2 g sugars, 21 g protein (myfitnesspal.com)