Meal Kit

Swedish Turkey Meatballs

With Egg Noodles, Peas, and Cranberry Sauce

Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Ground Turkey
  • 1 Yellow Onion
  • 5 oz. Peas
  • 5 oz. Egg Noodles
  • 4 oz. Canned Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
  • ½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 fl. oz. Liquid Egg
  • 1 Tbsp. Home Chef Swedish Meatball Seasoning
  • 1 tsp. Minor's Demi-Glace Base
  • 1 tsp. Cornstarch
  • 8 fl. oz. Evaporated Whole Milk

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    640
  • Carbohydrates
    115g
  • Net Carbs
    109g
  • Fat
    11g
  • Protein
    26g
  • Sodium
    320mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 Mixing Bowls

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Peel and slice onion into thin strips (julienne). Rinse peas. Combine demi glace base, cornstarch, and 1½ cups of cold water in a small mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Make the Meatballs

    Combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, liquid egg, half the Swedish meatball seasoning (reserve remaining for sauce), and ½ tsp. salt in a bowl. Shape 1½” meatballs (12-15 total) from the turkey mixture, place on a plate, and set aside. Traditionally made with beef, the delicate flavor of ground turkey used here lets the meatball seasonings shine through, all while reducing fat. Win-win!

  3. 3

    Sear The Meatballs

    Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add meatballs and cook, turning frequently, until a dark brown crust forms on the outside, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer meatballs to plate and reserve. Meatballs will still be raw inside and will finish cooking in the sauce.

  4. 4

    Cook The Onion

    Place same pan back over medium-high heat and add sliced onions to drippings left over from cooking the meatballs. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until onions are golden brown. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Add the Noodles, Milk, and Meatballs

    Keep pan over medium-high heat and add egg noodles, evaporated milk, remaining meatball seasoning, and demi glace-cornstarch slurry to pan and stir. Nestle meatballs into noodles and cover pan with a lid or foil. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked to 165 degrees. Add 2 Tbsp of water if mixture appears dry. If mixture appears too wet, just cook a bit longer, as sauce will thicken. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle peas on top of pan to warm throughout.

  6. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Scoop a serving of noodles onto a plate and arrange meatballs on top. Serve cranberry sauce on the side or right over the meatballs. Traditionally served with lingonberry sauce, we use cranberry sauce to bump-up your Holiday spirit (and flavor) into boss mode.

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