Serious Eats Juicy And Tender Swedish Meatballs With Rich Gravy Recipe Recipe

Total time: 90 minutes

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Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 27g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Juicy And Tender Swedish Meatballs With Rich Gravy Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 27g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food contains trans fat, a type of fat that's considered extremely unhealthy. Trans-fatty acids elevate bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. And increases the likelihood for heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. The FDA has mostly banned high amounts of trans-fatty acids in prepared foods, but you can still find trans fat quantities on food labels. Especially for most fast-food meals. Learn more about unhealthy fats.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 32%. At 736mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Serious Eats Juicy And Tender Swedish Meatballs With Rich Gravy Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 317 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 699
Total Fat: 56g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 136mg
Sodium: 736mg
Total Carbohydrates: 30g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 20g
Calcium: 99mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 594mg Vitamin A: 131mcg
Vitamin C: 14mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces fresh white bread, crusts removed and bread cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 3/4 unpacked cups)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 medium onion, minced or grated, divided (see note above)
  • 1 pound 4 ounces ground beef chuck (about 20% fat)
  • 12 ounces ground pork (about 25% fat)
  • 4 teaspoons (18 grams) kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper, plus more for seasoning
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • Canola or vegetable oil, for frying
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups homemeade chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Minced flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
  • Buttered boiled Yukon gold potatoes and lingonberry jam, for serving (optional)

Instructions

Visit Serious Eats's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)