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 c. fresh bread crumbs; 1 c. milk; 3 Tbsp. chopped onion; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1 lb. chopped chuck; 1/2 lb. chopped lean pork shoulder; 3/4 tsp. nutmeg; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed consomme; 1/2 c. heavy cream or evaporated milk; fresh dill

Servings: persons

1 c. fresh bread crumbs
1 c. milk
3 Tbsp. chopped onion
2 Tbsp. butter
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 lb. chopped chuck
1/2 lb. chopped lean pork shoulder
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. flour
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed consomme
1/2 c. heavy cream or evaporated milk
fresh dill

1
Soak bread crumbs and milk in large bowl for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in large skillet, saute onion in butter until straw colored, 2 minutes.
2
Add egg, meats, nutmeg, salt, pepper and onion to bread crumbs.
3
Mix well with fork.
4
Shape into 18 meat balls. Heat remaining butter in skillet, brown meat balls well on all sides (10 minutes), a few at a time; remove.
5
Blend flour into butter in skillet.
6
Gradually stir in consomme.
7
Add meat balls; simmer, covered, 10 minutes or until done.
8
Stir in cream.
9
Garnish with fresh dill.

470

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. fresh bread crumbs, 1 c. milk, 3 Tbsp. chopped onion, 2 Tbsp. butter, 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.

Swedish Meat Balls

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