Swedish Meat Balls Recipe

Name: Swedish Meat Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean beef; 1/2 lb. lean pork; 1/2 tsp. salt; pepper to taste; dash of nutmeg and allspice; 1 egg; 1/2 c. bread crumbs; 1 c. milk (coffee if you like); 2 to 3 Tbsp. fine, minced onion; 1 tsp. sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb. lean beef
1/2 lb. lean pork
1/2 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
dash of nutmeg and allspice
1 egg
1/2 c. bread crumbs
1 c. milk (coffee if you like)
2 to 3 Tbsp. fine, minced onion
1 tsp. sugar (optional)

1
Have meats ground together two or three times.
2
Pour milk or coffee on bread crumbs and let stand 10 minutes.
3
Fry onion in butter and mix with other ingredients.
4
Shape into small balls and brown in hot shortening or butter.
5
Remove meatballs when browned. Make a gravy from pan drippings by adding a bouillon cube dissolved in water.
6
Thicken with flour.
7
Milk or cream may be added if you wish.
8
Return meatballs to gravy and simmer until meatballs are hot.

518

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. lean beef, 1/2 lb. lean pork, 1/2 tsp. salt, pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, 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.

Swedish Meat Balls

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