Swedish-Ish Meatballs Recipe

Name: Swedish-Ish Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs:; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1/2 pound ground pork; 1/4 cup diced onion; 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 pinches ground cinnamon; 2 pinches ground nutmeg; 2 pinches dried parsley; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Gravy:; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained

Servings: persons

Meatballs:
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
1 egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 pinches ground cinnamon
2 pinches ground nutmeg
2 pinches dried parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Gravy:
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1/4 cup sour cream
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained

1
Mix ground beef, ground pork, onion, bread crumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, cinnamon, nutmeg, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until evenly mixed; shape into twelve 2-inch balls.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs in hot oil until browned on all sides and somewhat firm, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove browned meatballs with a slotted spoon to a slow cooker.
3
Stir cornstarch into drippings remaining in the skillet; add beef broth. Bring the broth mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir sour cream into the broth mixture until smooth. Add mushrooms and stir. Season the sauce with salt and pepper; pour over meatballs in the slow cooker.
4
Cook in slow cooker on High for 4 hours.

733

kcal

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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

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs:, 1 pound lean ground beef, 1/2 pound ground pork, 1/4 cup diced onion, and more.

Yes, Swedish-Ish 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.

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Swedish-Ish Meatballs

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