**A Culinary Journey to Swedish Meatballs: A Symphony of Flavors and Traditions**
Embark on a delectable culinary adventure with our collection of Swedish meatball recipes, a testament to the rich culinary heritage of Sweden. These meatballs, known as "köttbullar" in Swedish, are a beloved comfort food, often served with a creamy sauce, mashed potatoes, and lingonberry jam. Our curated recipes offer a diverse range of culinary interpretations, from classic Swedish meatballs to modern twists that tantalize the taste buds. Discover the secrets of creating tender, flavorful meatballs, perfectly complemented by a variety of sauces that elevate the dish to a symphony of flavors. Whether you prefer the traditional brown sauce or crave a creamy, aromatic sauce, our recipes cater to every palate. Accompany your meatballs with classic sides such as mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or a refreshing cucumber salad. Elevate your dining experience with our comprehensive guide to Swedish meatballs, a culinary journey that promises to delight and satisfy.
MOM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS
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
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.
MOM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS
My Mom's Swedish Meatballs is a tried and true family recipe that's easy to make and incredibly flavorful with a delicious gravy!
Provided by Tracy
Categories Main Course
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a sauté pan. Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until onions are soft. Add to a large bowl.
- Add bread crumbs to a medium sized bowl. Add milk, starting with 1/4 cup - just enough to wet all of the bread.
- Add meats to large bowl with onions and add the parsley, egg, salt, ginger, and nutmeg. Mix well and then add the milk soaked bread crumbs. If there is any extra milk in the bowl with the bread, do not add.
- Add meat mixture to fridge for at least 15 minutes, this will help with shaping the meatballs.
- Shape meat into 2 - 3ish inch meatballs and add to a rimmed baking sheet. Don't worry about crowding.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Once meatballs are done, remove meatballs with tongs and add to a plate or bowl. Then use a spatula to scrape all of the drippings from the pan into a large pot or dutch oven.
- Heat pot to medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter to the meatball drippings. Add flour and mix flour and butter to create a roux.
- Slowly add beef broth, mixing roux with it as it's added until all the broth is incorporated.
- Add the meatballs back to pan and let simmer on medium low for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve over noodles, rice, or whatever you'd like!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 334 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MOM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS RECIPE
This is a fabulous classic way to make Swedish meatballs with fresh ingredients. Making a roux with the meat drippings creates a wonderfully rich gravy. We loved the addition of consomme. It really packed in a lot of flavor. The meatballs are seasoned perfectly and cook down into the gravy. Pouring the meatballs and gravy over...
Provided by Marybeth Mank
Categories Beef
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. Place a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. While the pan is heating, thoroughly mix together ground beef, diced onion, eggs, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper. Form mixture into 3/4- to 1-inch meatballs.
- 2. Brown meatballs on all sides, in batches if necessary. Use a slotted spoon to remove browned meatballs to a heatproof plate. Leave drippings in pan.
- 3. Sprinkle flour over drippings and whisk until combined. Cook for 3-4 minutes or just until flour turns light golden brown.
- 4. Slowly whisk in consomme and Worcestershire. Add milk, salt, and pepper while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- 5. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or just until gravy starts to thicken.
- 6. Add meatballs back to pan along with any accumulated juices; gently toss to coat meatballs. Lower heat to medium and simmer for uncovered for 10-15 minutes or just until meatballs are cooked through.
- 7. Toss hot cooked egg noodles with butter to coat.
- 8. Divide noodles among six dinner plates. Top with 4-6 meatballs and some of the gravy; sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
MUM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Delicious meatballs covered in a fantastic gravy flavored with sherry. This is the dinner most requested by my children on special occasions. Serve with rice.
Provided by Love2BMum
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in the melted butter until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Place bread cubes in a bowl; pour 1/2 cup evaporated milk over bread cubes. Set aside until bread cubes absorb milk.
- Mix ground beef, ground pork, cooked onion, bread cube mixture, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, nutmeg, allspice, salt, lemon pepper, and ground black pepper together in a large bowl. Form mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in the same skillet used for onion over medium-high heat; cook meatballs in the hot oil, turning with tongs, until all sides are browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour in beef stock and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a serving bowl, reserving liquid in the skillet.
- Remove 1 cup beef stock from skillet; whisk flour into the 1 cup stock until smooth. Pour flour mixture back into skillet, whisking until mixture is smooth. Gradually whisk remaining evaporated milk and sherry into beef stock mixture. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until gravy is warmed and smooth, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour gravy over meatballs to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 142.2 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 655.9 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
MOM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS OVER NOODLES RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by á-25087
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs (about 36). In a large skillet, 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 and stir 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; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. 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.
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
I can still remember how happy it made my mom to cook something special for a family gathering. My parents were ranchers all their lives, so almost every main dish featured beef. This is Mom's recipe for tender Swedish meatballs with a thick savory gravy. -Donna Hanson, Lusk, Wyoming
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and milk. Add bread; mix gently and let stand for 5 minutes. Add beef, onion, baking powder, salt and pepper; mix well (mixture will be soft). Shape into 1-in. balls. , In a large skillet, brown meatballs, a few at a time, in shortening. Place in an ungreased 3-qt. baking dish. In a bowl, stir soups and milk until smooth; pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 1065mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
MOM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Make and share this Mom's Swedish Meatballs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Hauer Mom
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- preheat oven to 375.
- mix thoroughly: meat, eggs, bread crumbs, salt (to taste), and onion.
- Form into 1 to 2 inch balls.
- Brown in a frying pan with olive oil.
- place in baking dish or crockpot.
- mix soup, water, and parsley. Pour over meatballs.
- bake until cooked thoroughly (about 15 min in oven).
- serve over rice or egg noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.2, Fat 36.8, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 123.6, Sodium 731.3, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 25.7
MOM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS
This recipe is such comfort food for me. It reminds me of being little and my mom making this; it's creamy and delicious on the egg noodles!
Provided by Midwest Maven
Categories Veal
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix beef, pork, and veal together in a bowl with the onions, egg, white bread broken up into small pieces, and sprinkling of salt and pepper.
- Roll into balls about the size of a golf ball or a little smaller.
- Saute meatballs in melted margarine and the oil until browned.
- Remove meatballs from the pan and set aside.
- Add flour to the grease in the pan(to make a roux) and stir constantly for 30-60 seconds.
- Add 1/2 of the carton of half and half, the gravy master, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir until it starts to thicken, and then add meatballs back to the pan.
- Simmer on low for 40 minutes.
- As it thickens more, you can add the rest of the half and half as needed. (I usually end up adding the rest little by little because I like it saucey and because some of the sauce cooks away while simmering.).
- Re-season with salt and pepper to your taste, before serving on top of cooked egg noodles. Enjoy!
Tips:
- Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for the meatballs. This will give them a more flavorful and juicy texture.
- Add some grated onion and garlic to the meatball mixture for extra flavor.
- Use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs. Panko breadcrumbs will absorb more of the meatball mixture and make them less dense.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding them to the sauce. This will help to keep them from falling apart.
- Use a rich and flavorful sauce for the meatballs. A good option is a sauce made with beef broth, sour cream, and Dijon mustard.
- Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Conclusion:
Swedish meatballs are a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make Swedish meatballs that are even better than the ones you get at your favorite restaurant. So next time you're looking for a hearty and delicious meal, give Swedish meatballs a try.
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