Lea'S Swedish Meat Balls Recipe

Name: Lea'S Swedish Meat Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef; 8 oz. ground pork; 3/4 c. fine dried bread crumbs; 1/2 c. finely chopped onion; 1/2 c. milk; 1 egg; 1 Tbsp. snipped parsley; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1/4 c. cooking oil; 1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream (dairy); 1/4 c. flour; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 2 c. water

Servings: persons

1 lb. lean ground beef
8 oz. ground pork
3/4 c. fine dried bread crumbs
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/2 c. milk
1 egg
1 Tbsp. snipped parsley
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. cooking oil
1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream (dairy)
1/4 c. flour
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 c. water

1
In large bowl, mix ground beef, pork, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
2
Mix well.
3
Shape into 64 balls, walnut size.
4
In skillet, heat cooking oil; add half meat balls.
5
Cook 12 to 15 minutes or until no pink remains, turning to brown them evenly.
6
Reserve drippings in skillet.
7
In small bowl, stir together sour cream, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
8
Add water.
9
Mix well. Stir mixture into drippings; heat until gravy is thickened and bubbly.
10
Add meat balls to gravy in skillet; heat through.

741

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* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. lean ground beef, 8 oz. ground pork, 3/4 c. fine dried bread crumbs, 1/2 c. finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Lea'S Swedish Meat Balls 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!

Lea'S Swedish Meat Balls

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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