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. ground beef; 1 lb. ground veal; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/2 c. water; 1 egg; 1/2 c. crushed zwieback or toasted bread crumbs; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/8 tsp. ginger; 5 Tbsp. flour; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1 1/4 c. water; 1 c. milk; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Eats Now Editorial Team · 485 kcal · Meat & Poultry

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Swedish Meat Balls – a delicious recipe with ground beef, ground veal, onion, water, egg, zwieback. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground veal
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 c. water
1 egg
1/2 c. crushed zwieback or toasted bread crumbs
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ginger
5 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. butter
1 1/4 c. water
1 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1
Combine beef, veal and onion.
2
Add water to crumbs.
3
Add crumbs, egg, salt, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg and ginger to meat.
4
Mix well.
5
Shape meat mixture into 40 balls about the size of a walnut.
6
Dredge meat balls in flour.
7
Save remaining flour.
8
Melt butter in large frying pan.
9
Add meat balls and brown on all sides.
10
Cover and cook slowly 20 minutes.
11
Remove meat balls from frying pan.

485

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground beef, 1 lb. ground veal, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1/2 c. water, 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
485 kcal
Category
Meat & Poultry

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