Swedish Meat Balls

Name: Swedish Meat Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1 egg; 1/2 c. milk; 1 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 c. water; 1 c. boiling water or soup stock; 1 c. fine dry bread crumbs; 2 Tbsp. minced onion; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 2 Tbsp. drippings or fat; 2 Tbsp. flour

Eats Now Editorial Team · 376 kcal · Meat & Poultry

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Swedish Meat Balls – a delicious recipe with lean ground beef, egg, milk, salt, nutmeg, water. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 egg
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. water
1 c. boiling water or soup stock
1 c. fine dry bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. minced onion
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. drippings or fat
2 Tbsp. flour

1
Combine meat, crumbs, egg, milk, onion and seasonings.
2
Form into balls, 1 1/2-inches in diameter, using as little pressure as possible.
3
Brown well in drippings.
4
Place meatballs in heavy skillet.
5
Add water.
6
Cover and simmer about 30 minutes on low heat.

376

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. lean ground beef, 1 egg, 1/2 c. milk, 1 tsp. salt, 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
376 kcal
Category
Meat & Poultry

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