Not Really 'Swedish' Meatballs Recipe

Name: Not Really 'Swedish' Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 **** in this recipe you can use a package of meatballs. if you have store bought meatballs skip to step #4; 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1 small onion; 3/4 cup finely chopped bread crumbs; 1 tbsp parsley; 1 tsp salt (I use season salt); 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic minced, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce; 1 egg; 1 cup milk; 1/3 cup cooking oil; 1/4 cup flour; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 2 cup water or broth; 3/4 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1 **** in this recipe you can use a package of meatballs. if you have store bought meatballs skip to step #4
1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 small onion
3/4 cup finely chopped bread crumbs
1 tbsp parsley
1 tsp salt (I use season salt)
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic minced, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 egg
1 cup milk
1/3 cup cooking oil
1/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp paprika
2 cup water or broth
3/4 cup sour cream

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combine, meat , onion, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, worcestershire sauce, egg, and milk in a bowl and mix by hand.
2
shape into meatballs the size of walnuts.
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brown in skillet with oil.
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place meatballs as they get done in slow cooker.
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once they are all in cook for 30 minutes covered, on high.
6
it just gets the crock pot hot.
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in drippings from frying meatballs add salt, the other 1/2 the onion, pepper, broth & paprika.
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add broth and sour cream.
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pour over meatballs.
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cover and cook on low for 5 hrs.
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can be served over butter noodles that are seasoned with salt, pepper, & garlic powder.
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**** if I use store bought meat balls.
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I put in a Rubbermaid container and sprinkle with pepper, garlic powder, and worstershire sauce.
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I put fresh minced onion on the meatballs... mix by hand and cover overnight..
15
I generally do my prep in the evening.

825

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 **** in this recipe you can use a package of meatballs. if you have store bought meatballs skip to step #4, 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, 1 small onion, and more.

Yes, Not Really '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!

Not Really 'Swedish' Meatballs

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