Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Name: Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 2 cups potatoes, peeled, cooked, and mashed; 1 small grated onion; 1/4 cup chopped peeled cooked beets; 2 tablespoons chopped dill pickles; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons salt (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste); 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup beef broth; 1 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; hot cooked noodles

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 cups potatoes, peeled, cooked, and mashed
1 small grated onion
1/4 cup chopped peeled cooked beets
2 tablespoons chopped dill pickles
2 eggs
2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
hot cooked noodles

1
Mix ground beef lightly with mashed potatoes, onion, beets, dill pickles, eggs, 1 tsp salt, and pepper until well blended.
2
Shape into 36 meatballs, then flatten each slightly.
3
Brown, a few at a time, in butter or margarine, in a large frying pan, adding butter or margarine as needed.
4
When cooked through, remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
5
Blend flour and remaining tsp of salt into dripping in pan (add more black pepper if you like); stir in the beef broth, milk, nutmeg, and Worcestershire sauce.
6
Cook, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens.
7
Place the meatballs in the gravy and simmer 10-15 minutes on low.
8
Serve over hot cooked noodles.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 2 cups potatoes, peeled, cooked, and mashed, 1 small grated onion, 1/4 cup chopped peeled cooked beets, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Swedish Meatballs

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