Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Name: Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; ½ cup mashed potatoes; 2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons minced onions; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon brown sugar; ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; ¾ teaspoon ground allspice; ¾ teaspoon grated nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; ¼ teaspoon powdered ginger; 1 lb ground round; 12 lb ground lean pork; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1 dash hot red pepper sauce; 1 cup beef stock; 1 cup half-and-half

Servings: persons

2 large eggs
½ cup mashed potatoes
2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons minced onions
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
¾ teaspoon ground allspice
¾ teaspoon grated nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon powdered ginger
1 lb ground round
12 lb ground lean pork
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 dash hot red pepper sauce
1 cup beef stock
1 cup half-and-half

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["beat one of the eggs in a large bowl -- add the mashed potatoes.1/2 cup of the bread crumbs, the onion and all the seasonings; combine well.", "place the meats in a food processor bowl and pulse a few times or until the meat looks smooth --", "transfer to the mixing bowl with the potatoes and seasonings and combine lightly with your hands.", "shape the balls into about 1"" diameter --", "in a small bowl, beat the remaining egg and pour into a pie pan.", "pour the remaining bread crumbs into another pie pan.", "roll the balls first in the egg then lightly in the crumbs.", "in a 10"" skillet, melt the butter over medium heat; add the meat balls and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes, turning them with tongs.", "drain on paper towels while preparing the sauce.", "to the drippings in the skillet, add the flour and seasonings.", "heat and stir until the mixture bubbles, then add the stock and half and half.", "whisk, until smooth.", "the sauce will be a bit thin, return the meat balls to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes; the gravy will thicken as they cook -- ."]

3687

kcal

Calories

206

Fat

Carbs

382

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large eggs, ½ cup mashed potatoes, 2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs, 3 tablespoons minced onions, 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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