Kendra's Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Name: Kendra's Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 1 cup milk; 1 cup breadcrumbs; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 eggs; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 cups beef broth; 1 ½ cups half-and-half; 1 teaspoon condensed beef broth; 1 teaspoon tamari

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef
1 cup milk
1 cup breadcrumbs
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 eggs
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups beef broth
1 ½ cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon condensed beef broth
1 teaspoon tamari

1
Soak bread crumbs in the milk.
2
In a large bowl combine ground beef, nutmeg, salt, and eggs.
3
Saute onion in butter until soft, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir onions and bread/milk mixture into ground beef.
5
Allow to sit 30 minutes.
6
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
7
Place rack on large baking pan.
8
Form 25-30 meatballs placing on rack.
9
Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
10
Remove pan from oven and turn meatballs over.
11
Bake another 20 minutes.
12
Remove cooked meatballs from pan.
13
Pour off grease.
14
Pour beef broth in pan over rack.
15
Let soak for 20 minutes to loosen baked on goodies.
16
Scrape pan and rack.
17
Set aside.
18
Mix 2-3 tablespoons flour in 1/2 cup half and half until smooth.
19
Pour in saucepan with remainder of half and half and beef broth with pan scrapings.
20
Mix well and bring to simmer over medium heat stirring frequently.
21
Add concentrated beef broth and tamari; taste and adjust seasonings -- you may want more tamari or beef broth concentrate.
22
When thick add meatballs.
23
Serve over egg noodles.

830

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 2 lbs ground beef, 1 cup milk, 1 cup breadcrumbs, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Kendra'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!

Kendra's Swedish Meatballs

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Variations & substitutions

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