Best 5 Grandmas Swedish Meatballs Recipes

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These Swedish Meatballs are a classic dish that has been loved by families for generations. Made with a blend of ground beef and pork, these tender meatballs are simmered in a rich and flavorful sauce made with beef broth, cream, and spices. They are typically served with mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam, and pickled cucumbers. This recipe includes step-by-step instructions on how to make the meatballs and the sauce, as well as tips for achieving the perfect texture and flavor. Additionally, the article provides three variations of the classic recipe, including a vegetarian version made with lentils and walnuts, a turkey version for a healthier option, and a slow cooker version for easy weeknight meals. Whether you are a fan of traditional Swedish meatballs or looking for a new twist on this classic dish, this article has something for everyone.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS AND GRAVY



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This Swedish meatballs recipe has been passed down from a Swedish grandmother to her beautiful granddaughter. They are the best Swedish meatballs I've ever tasted! Even better than Ikea®! Easy to make, full of flavor, swimming in the most amazing creamy gravy sauce!

Provided by JACANA

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 24

½ cup milk
⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon heavy cream
1 large egg
1 large clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork
½ medium onion, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon salted butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
⅓ cup salted butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix milk, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cream, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, white pepper, and allspice together in a large bowl. Set aside to soak until bread crumbs have absorbed the milk, at least 10 minutes.
  • Mix in beef, pork, onion, and parsley, using your hands to mix until well combined. Roll into about 24 small meatballs or 16 larger meatballs.
  • Heat butter and oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry meatballs in small batches until cooked through and browned on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Transfer to a warm plate and cover with foil.
  • Add butter for gravy sauce to the pan juices. Melt over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook and whisk until flour dissolves and turns brown, about 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth, beef broth, cream, soy sauce, and Dijon. Bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper and mix to combine all of the flavors together. Continue to simmer until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add meatballs to the gravy. Toss gently to coat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 148.5 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.2 g, Sodium 492.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

MOM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Mom fixed this Swedish meatball recipe for all sorts of family dinners, potluck suppers and PTA meetings. The scent of browning meat is intoxicating. Add to that the sweet smell of onions caramelizing, and everyone's mouth starts watering. -Marybeth Mank, Mesquite, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 pounds ground beef
GRAVY:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2-3/4 cups 2% milk
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef consomme, undiluted
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
NOODLES:
1 package (16 ounces) egg noodles
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs (about 36). In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs in batches. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain, reserving drippings in pan., For gravy, stir flour into drippings; cook over medium-high heat until light brown (do not burn). Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Stir in the consomme, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat to medium-low; return meatballs to pan. Cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer or until meatballs are cooked through, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain; toss with butter. Serve with meatball mixture; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 837 calories, Fat 33g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 256mg cholesterol, Sodium 1744mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 50g protein.

GRANDMA'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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My Grandma made these and now my Mom does and they remain one of my absolute favorite meals of all time! My wife has yet to...I need to work on that :-)

Provided by mikehardy73

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 egg, broken
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 dash pepper
1 cup water
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Saute onion in oil/cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Mix ground beef, 2 tsp sugar, allspice, nutmeg & onions.
  • Mix egg with bread crumbs and 1/2 C milk until absorbed.
  • Add egg mixture to the meat mixture.
  • Form meat into 1" balls.
  • Fry meatballs in pan that onions were cooked inches.
  • Place cooked meatballs in 8x8 baking dish.
  • Heat frying pan with fat from meatballs to medium heat.
  • Add flour and slowly add 1 C water, 1 C heavy cream, 1/2 C milk, 1 tsp sugar and dash of pepper.
  • Stir constantly until it gets bubbly.
  • Pour cream mixture over meatballs.
  • Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604, Fat 43.4, SaturatedFat 22.4, Cholesterol 220, Sodium 827.2, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 5.1, Protein 28.5

GRANDMA'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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My Swedish grandma has been making these meatballs forever, and they are my absolute favorite meal. I hope you like them as much as I do.

Provided by KissKiss

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 slices white bread
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1 lb ground beef
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash black pepper
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2-1 lb fine egg noodles, cooked (Mrs. Grass recommended)
3 tablespoons salted butter
1/4 cup flour
1 (10 ounce) can beef broth
1/2 cup half-and-half
salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • For the meatballs, tear bread into small pieces. Add the milk and let soak several minutes (stir around).
  • Add eggs and beat until mixed.
  • Add bread mixture to ground beef along with parmesan, parsley flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Roll mixture into small balls 1 to 1 ½ inches in diameter.
  • Place 1/3 cup oil in a pan and sauté meatballs until brown.
  • Remove the meatballs from pan, discard the oil.
  • For the sauce, in the same pan over low heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour and let cook for a few minutes but don't let it brown (should be glossy).
  • Whisk in broth and cream and cook stirring constantly until thick and satiny.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in dill.
  • Add meatballs to sauce and simmer about 10 minutes, turning several times.
  • Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.4, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 181.9, Sodium 1046.1, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.6, Protein 26.9

GRANDMA'S AUTHENTIC SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Family recipe straight from Sweden. This is a favorite dish any time that I make it and is often requested by my foodie friends. Serve with mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

Provided by KamiBelyeu

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Scandinavian

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef
½ pound bulk pork sausage
¾ cup bread crumbs
½ onion, diced
½ cup milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
2 cups boiling water
¾ cup sour cream
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix beef, sausage, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, parsley, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper in a large bowl. Form into meatballs.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry meatballs in batches, turning as needed, until browned and heated through, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Mix boiling water, sour cream, flour, paprika, and pepper together in a deep saucepan over low heat. Add the meatballs and let simmer until thickened and heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 112.2 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1096.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground beef and pork. This will result in more flavorful meatballs.
  • Make sure the meatball mixture is well-seasoned. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme.
  • Gently mix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can result in tough meatballs.
  • Form the meatballs into 1-inch balls. Use a small cookie scoop to make this process easier.
  • Brown the meatballs in a hot skillet before simmering them in the sauce. This will help to lock in the flavor and prevent the meatballs from falling apart.
  • Use a good quality beef broth for the sauce. This will make the sauce more flavorful.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the meatballs to absorb the flavor of the sauce.
  • Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. You can also serve them as an appetizer with toothpicks.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Swedish Meatballs are a classic dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. They are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. The meatballs are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

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