Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Name: Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 tablespoon minced onion; 2/3 cup fresh breadcrumb; 1 cup water; 3/4 lb lean ground beef; 3/4 lb ground lean pork; 2 large egg yolks; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups beef stock

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon minced onion
2/3 cup fresh breadcrumb
1 cup water
3/4 lb lean ground beef
3/4 lb ground lean pork
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups beef stock

1
In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 Tbs butter.
2
Add onions and saute, stirring often until soft, about 1-2 minutes.
3
Remove from heat and set aside.
4
In bowl of electric mixer combine bread crumbs and water; let stand until soft; about 1-2 minutes.
5
Add reserved onions along with beef, pork, egg yolks, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and allspice.
6
Beat on low speed until smooth.
7
Turn mixer to high and beat until mixture is light in color and fluffy; about 10 minutes.
8
Shape into 1-inch balls.
9
In large skillet over medium heat, melt remaining 4 Tbs butter.
10
Cook meatballs in batches of about 15 at a time until brown on all sides.
11
Remove with slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towel before removing to a warmed serving platter
12
Cover to keep warm.
13
When all meatballs are cooked, reduced heat to low and add flour to skillet.
14
Cook, stirring until lightly browned.
15
Slowly add beef stock
16
Cook, whisking until gravy is thick and smooth.
17
Strain if desired.
18
Pour gravy over meatballs and serve hot.

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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: 5 tablespoons butter, divided, 1 tablespoon minced onion, 2/3 cup fresh breadcrumb, 1 cup water, 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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