Swedish Meatballs (Authentic) With Two Gravies

Name: Swedish Meatballs (Authentic) With Two Gravies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs lean ground beef; 34 lb ground pork; 1 ¼ cups fine breadcrumbs; ½ cup milk; ½ cup finely chopped onion; 1 ½ tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon minced parsley; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried); 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 dash nutmeg; 1 dash ginger

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs lean ground beef
34 lb ground pork
1 ¼ cups fine breadcrumbs
½ cup milk
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 ½ tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced parsley
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 dash nutmeg
1 dash ginger

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Combine bread crumbs in milk.
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Saute onion in butter in a pan.
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Add all ingredients in your stand mixer bowl.
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Using the paddle attacment, mix all ingredients well (can be done by hand, but its easier to do in a stand mixer.
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Form into walnut size balls.
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Brown on a rack over a cookie sheet in a 350 degree oven for 45 to 55 minutes.
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Can be made and cooked for 30 minutes and then cooled and frozen for OAMC at this point.
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Let thaw and bake and additional 30 minutes before serving.
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Serve over egg noodles with one of these gravies or your favorite.
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Bon Appetit!
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Gravy #1:.
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1/4 cup of corn starch, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 cup pan drippings, 2 cups boiling water, 3/4 cup sour cream.
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Stir cornstarch, paprika, salt and pepper into pan drippings.
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Add boiling water and stir to a smooth consistency.
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Add sour cream.
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Blend well and pour over meatballs.
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Gravy #2:.
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2 cups sour cream, 2 cups unsalted or low salt beef broth, 1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika.
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Stir ingredients together until smooth and pour over hot meatballs.

10478

kcal

Calories

827

Fat

Carbs

710

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs lean ground beef, 34 lb ground pork, 1 ¼ cups fine breadcrumbs, ½ cup milk, and more.

Yes, Swedish Meatballs (Authentic) With Two Gravies 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!