Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Name: Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 gingersnaps; 1/2 c. milk; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1 lb. ground chuck; 1/2 lb. lean ground pork; 1/4 c. finely chopped onion; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1/4 tsp. allspice; 1/4 c. butter or margarine; 1/4 c. unsifted plain flour; 2 beef bouillon cubes, crumbled; parsley sprig

Servings: persons

20 gingersnaps
1/2 c. milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 lb. ground chuck
1/2 lb. lean ground pork
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. unsifted plain flour
2 beef bouillon cubes, crumbled
parsley sprig

1
With rolling pin, crush gingersnaps between two sheets of wax paper.
2
Measure 1 1/4 cups.
3
In large bowl, combine gingersnap crumbs with milk and egg.
4
Add chuck, pork, onion, salt, pepper and allspice.
5
Using hands, mix well to combine.
6
Refrigerate 1 hour.
7
With moistened hands, shape mixture into meatballs, 1 1/2-inch in diameter.
8
Preheat oven to 325u00b0.
9
In hot butter in large skillet, saute meatballs until brown.
10
Remove to a 2-quart casserole as they brown.
11
Remove skillet from heat; pour off drippings.
12
Measure 1/4 cup, adding more butter if needed.
13
Pour back into skillet.
14
Add flour stirring to make a smooth mixture. Gradually stir in 1 1/2 cups water.
15
Add bouillon cubes.
16
Bring mixture to boiling, stirring constantly.
17
Strain over meatballs. Bake covered 1 hour.
18
Garnish with parsley sprigs.
19
Serve with noodles if desired.

897

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 gingersnaps, 1/2 c. milk, 1 egg, slightly beaten, 1 lb. ground chuck, and more.

Yes, Swedish Meatballs 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 Meatballs

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