Grandma Katie’S Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Name: Grandma Katie’S Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 1/2 lbs lean ground chuck; 2 lbs ground pork; 2 lbs bacon, fried crisp & finely crumbled (reserve the drippings); 2 cups finely diced green peppers; 2 cups finely diced celery; 5 large onions, finely diced; 1 (24 ounce) container plain breadcrumbs; 6 (14 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup; 4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup; 2 (32 ounce) containers beef broth; Optional; mushroom, sliced and slightly browned (optional)

Servings: persons

5 1/2 lbs lean ground chuck
2 lbs ground pork
2 lbs bacon, fried crisp & finely crumbled (reserve the drippings)
2 cups finely diced green peppers
2 cups finely diced celery
5 large onions, finely diced
1 (24 ounce) container plain breadcrumbs
6 (14 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
2 (32 ounce) containers beef broth
Optional
mushroom, sliced and slightly browned (optional)

1
Mix the meats thoroughly together.
2
Add in all the diced vegetables mixing well.
3
Salt and pepper to your family's tastes.
4
Add bread crumbs until the mixture is very slightly sticky to the hand/fingers.
5
Heat up the leftover bacon drippings over medium heat.
6
Roll the meat mixture into golf ball size meatballs then roll them in plain bread crumbs.
7
Place them in the bacon drippings, browning all sides.
8
When completely browned, place on a paper towel to drain and cool.
9
At this point, you can use a slow cooker or a roasting pan.
10
Fill the pan with the soups and the beef broth, whisking to mix thoroughly and get rid of any clumps.
11
Add mushrooms if desired.
12
Add all the meatballs and heat thoroughly.

2230

kcal

Calories

148

Fat

Carbs

168

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 1/2 lbs lean ground chuck, 2 lbs ground pork, 2 lbs bacon, fried crisp & finely crumbled (reserve the drippings), 2 cups finely diced green peppers, and more.

Yes, Grandma Katie’S Swedish Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grandma Katie’S Swedish Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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