Indulge in the delectable flavors of Swedish meatballs, a classic dish that combines the hearty goodness of ground beef and pork with a rich, savory gravy. These bite-sized meatballs are a delightful appetizer or main course, perfect for a cozy dinner with family and friends. Our collection of Swedish meatball recipes offers a variety of options to suit your taste preferences, from traditional to modern interpretations. From the classic Swedish meatballs simmered in a creamy sauce to innovative variations like turkey meatballs in a tangy lingonberry sauce, our recipes cater to every palate. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can achieve perfect meatballs every time. So, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey to Sweden, one meatball at a time!
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SWEDISH MEATBALLS WITH NOODLES
This recipe for Swedish meatballs with noodles was a big hit on a winter night!
Provided by Jennyfromtheblock8
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatball Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
- Combine ground beef, pork, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup milk, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and allspice in a large bowl; mix until just combined. Use a rounded 1-tablespoon measure to form mixture into meatballs. Place meatballs on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.
- While the meatballs are baking, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour. Cook, whisking constantly, for about 1 minute, being careful not to burn or brown the flour. Gradually whisk in the remaining milk and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce has thickened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Add Worcestershire sauce to taste and remove from the heat.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes.
- Drain any grease from the meatballs. Add meatballs to sauce; toss gently to coat. Turn on lowest heat to warm. Add milk or water to thin sauce if too thick.
- Drain egg noodles and serve immediately topped with sauce, meatballs, and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.5 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 115.4 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 679.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
The trick to Alton Brown's moist Swedish Meatballs recipe, from Good Eats on Food Network, is white bread soaked in milk.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield approximately 30 meatballs, 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
- Tear the bread into pieces and place in a small mixing bowl along with the milk. Set aside.
- In a 12-inch straight sided saute pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and sweat until the onions are soft. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the bread and milk mixture, ground chuck, pork, egg yolks, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, black pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and onions. Beat on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Using a scale, weigh meatballs into 1-ounce portions and place on a sheet pan. Using your hands, shape the meatballs into rounds.
- Heat the remaining butter in the saute pan over medium-low heat, or in an electric skillet set to 250 degrees F. Add the meatballs and saute until golden brown on all sides, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the meatballs to an ovenproof dish using a slotted spoon and place in the warmed oven.
- Once all of the meatballs are cooked, decrease the heat to low and add the flour to the pan or skillet. Whisk until lightly browned, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually add the beef stock and whisk until sauce begins to thicken. Add the cream and continue to cook until the gravy reaches the desired consistency. Remove the meatballs from the oven, cover with the gravy and serve.
SPEEDY SWEDISH MEATBALLS
This recipe is from a Sandra Dee cookbook---with a few of my own "tweeks". It is really fast and easy, using store bought frozen meatballs.
Provided by Robin in Kansas
Categories Meat
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add meatballs and cook until brown, about 8 minute.
- Transfer meatballs to a bowl.
- Add flour to skillet and cook 1 min, scraping up the browned bits from bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in broth and mil.
- Return meatballs to skillet.
- Simmer until liquid thickens enough to coat meatballs, about 5 minute.
- Remove skillet form heat.
- Stir in sour cream.
- Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package instructions.
- Drain noodles and transfer to a large bowl.
- Spoon meatballs and sauce over noodles.
- Serve immediately.
CLASSIC SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Now you can recreate the meatballs you've enjoyed on furniture shopping trips at home...
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the mince with the egg, onion, breadcrumbs, dill and seasoning. Form into small meatballs about the size of walnuts - you should get about 20.
- Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan and brown the meatballs. You may have to do this in 2 batches. Remove from pan, melt the butter, then sprinkle over the flour and stir well. Cook for 2 mins, then slowly whisk in the stock. Keep whisking until it is a thick gravy, then return the meatballs to the pan and heat through. Sprinkle with dill and serve with cranberry jelly, greens and mash.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 1.73 milligram of sodium
EASY SWEDISH MEATBALL SAUCE
A quick but very tasty sauce to add to already prepared frozen meatballs. This recipe makes a generous amount of sauce for a 1/2 package (20 oz) of meatballs. Serve over egg noodles or rice.
Provided by Mary B
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk together the beef stock, heavy cream, flour, soy sauce, black pepper, and rosemary in a large saucepan until smooth. Cook and stir over low heat until thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the meatballs, and continue cooking until meatballs are heated through, about 5 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 140.4 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 357.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
THE AMAZING SWEDISH MEATBALL
Yowza! These Swedish Meatballs are fabulous! Very easy to make with such simple ingredients, and they're just delicious. This recipe has been in my family for years - friends and family wait all year to eat them.
Provided by KANDIYOHIV
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, bread crumbs, egg, and milk. Season with parsley, Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Mix well with your hands. Shape into walnut-size balls, and place on baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes in preheated oven. Turn frequently so they brown evenly on all sides.
- To make the sauce: In a saucepan, combine oil, flour, paprika, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Cook over medium heat until sizzling. Stir in hot water and sour cream until smooth and heated through.
- When meatballs have cooked 30 minutes, pour sauce over the top, and return to the oven for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 134.1 mg, Fat 42.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 2174.7 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
SWEDISH MEATBALLS I
This is one of my husband's favorites. I created it using several other Swedish meatball recipes that didn't quite make the grade.
Provided by Jessica Jones
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg and the milk. Add the beef, cream of wheat and onion and mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place balls on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 20 minutes.
- Drain meatballs on paper towels, if needed. Then place meatballs in a lightly greased 2 quart casserole dish. In a separate medium bowl, combine the soups with the evaporated milk, stirring until smooth. Pour over the meatballs.
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for another 40 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 661.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 177.7 mg, Fat 47.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.4 g, Sodium 1193.4 mg, Sugar 12.3 g
QUICK SWEDISH MEATBALLS
This recipe comes from a bag of frozen meatballs, and it is very easy, quick and yummy. I followed the recipe exactly with the exception of doubling the sauce and adding a few more meatballs than called for, and I served over noodles. This is a terrific weeknight meal that will be enjoyed by adults and kids alike.
Provided by Happy Hippie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the Meatballs, Soup, Milk and Nutmeg in a Large Skillet.
- Heat to Boiling, Stirring Occasionally.
- Reduce the Heat, Cover and Simmer for 15 minute.
- Stir in the Sour Cream, Cover and Heat for 2 or 3 minute more.
- Sprinkle with Parsley if Desired and Serve Warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 21.2, Sodium 489.5, Carbohydrate 7.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 3.3
QUICK AND EASY SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Rich and creamy, this classic meatball sauce is a must in your recipe box. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare meatballs according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cream and dill; simmer for 1 minute. Stir in meatballs; heat through. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
EASY SWEDISH MEATBALLS
This recipe relies on ingredients we always have on hand. While the tender homemade meatballs cook in the microwave, make your favorite noodles on the stovetop to get this saucy entree on the table in minutes. -Sheryl Ludeman, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the onion, egg, bread crumbs, milk, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. meatballs, about 24. , Place in a shallow 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high until meat is no longer pink, 7-1/2 minutes; drain. , Combine the soup, sour cream, milk, parsley and, if desired, nutmeg; pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on high until heated through, 5-6 minutes. Serve with noodles and, if desired, top with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 1055mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
CLASSIC SWEDISH MEATBALLS
I'm a "Svenska flicka" (Swedish girl) from northwest Iowa, where many Swedes settled at the turn of the century. This recipe was given to me by a Swedish friend. It's obviously a 20th century version of a 19th century favorite, since back then they didn't have bouillon cubes or evaporated milk! I think you'll agree that these modern-day "Kottbullar" are very tasty. -Emily Gould, Hawarden, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine 2/3 cup evaporated milk with the next 5 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly. Refrigerate until chilled., With wet hands, shape meat mixture into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Pour over meatballs; bring to a boil. Cover; simmer 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, stir together cold water and flour. Remove meatballs from skillet; skim fat, reserving juices. Add flour mixture and remaining evaporated milk to pan juices; cook, uncovered, over low heat, stirring until sauce thickens. , Return meatballs to skillet. Stir in lemon juice. If desired, top with lingonberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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.
Tips:
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free bread crumbs or almond flour instead of regular bread crumbs.
- To make the meatballs more moist, add an extra egg yolk to the meatball mixture.
- If you don't have a meat grinder, you can chop the beef and pork very finely with a sharp knife.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture, as this will make the meatballs tough.
- To make sure the meatballs are cooked through, cook them until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve the meatballs with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Conclusion:
These Swedish meatballs are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. The meatballs are moist and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. Serve them with your favorite sides, and you have a meal that the whole family will love.
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