Swedish Meat Balls Recipe

Name: Swedish Meat Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb. lean ground beef; 1/2 lb. ground veal; 1/4 lb. ground pork; 1 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs; 1 c. half and half; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1 egg; 3/4 c. cold water; 1/4 c. chopped parsley; 1 1/4 tsp. salt; dash of ginger; dash of pepper; dash of nutmeg; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1/2 c. condensed beef broth; 1/2 tsp. instant coffee

Servings: persons

3/4 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 lb. ground veal
1/4 lb. ground pork
1 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
1 c. half and half
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 egg
3/4 c. cold water
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1 1/4 tsp. salt
dash of ginger
dash of pepper
dash of nutmeg
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. condensed beef broth
1/2 tsp. instant coffee

1
Grind meat together twice.
2
Soak bread in cream about 5 minutes.
3
Cook onions in 1 tablespoon of butter until tender. Combine meats, crumb mixture, onion, egg, parsley and seasonings. Beat until fluffy, about 5 minutes at medium speed with electric mixer.
4
Form into 1 1/2-inch balls.
5
Brown in 2 tablespoons butter and remove.
6
Make gravy.
7
Stir flour into drippings.
8
Add broth, water and coffee.
9
Heat and stir until thickened.
10
Return meat balls to gravy. Cover and cook slowly, about 30 minutes, basting occasionally.

451

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb. lean ground beef, 1/2 lb. ground veal, 1/4 lb. ground pork, 1 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Swedish Meat Balls falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Swedish Meat Balls

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Variations & substitutions

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