Flavorful Swedish Meatballs Recipe

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Our kids—Garrett, 10, and Heather, 5—love to roll the ground beef and pork mixture into these moist meatballs. We enjoy them prepared in a creamy gravy. But the frozen meatballs also are great additions to soups and stews, or to stir into spaghetti sauce and serve over pasta. —Stacy Thomas Anchorage, Alaska

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Flavorful Swedish Meatballs Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
  • Yield: 7 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
  • 1 envelope brown gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Dash each nutmeg and pepper
  • Hot cooked noodles

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls (about 6 dozen).
  • Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, turning often; drain. Cool. Place about 35 meatballs each into freezer containers. May be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • To prepare Swedish meatballs: Completely thaw in the refrigerator. In a large skillet, prepare gravy according to package directions. Add meatballs; cover and cook for 10 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in the sour cream, nutmeg and pepper. Serve with noodles. Yield: 2 batches (35 meatballs per batch).

Originally published as Flavorful Swedish Meatballs in Quick Cooking January/February 2001, p27

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Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2012 by Bezzieanne

Very flavourful meatballs and I love having enough to freeze also. Will definitely make this again but will double up on the sauce and add more sour cream next time.


Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2011 by GJ7072

I have made this recipe many times. It is a family hit! When I am pinched for time, I used the frozen italian meatballs instead. I also double the sauce, but that's just our preference because we love the sauce so much!


Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2011 by jamesimpala3

Very delicious!! My daycare loved it, and ate the whole thing!


Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2011 by SkittyOne

Although I didn't try the sauce, I was looking for a pork/beef mixture for meatballs and decided to try this recipe. The flavor was outstanding and since they "all wouldn't fit into the container" (my hubby's words) he had to make the supreme sacrifice of eating 8 of them right away! This will definitely be my go to recipe for meatballs.


Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by CuriousCook

I don't ever remember liking Swedish Meatballs when I was younger but I decided to try it now that I appreciate a variety of dishes. I can honestly say these are the BEST swedish meatballs I have ever had! In fact, my whole family wondered at the flavor of these! The only thing I changed was the amount of sour cream (I put a whole cup) because the amount in the recipe yielded very little gravy. But other than that---absolute perfection. Thank you for this recipe! It is now a regular tradition in our home.


Reviewed on May. 03, 2009 by VanNess


Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2009 by doreensanzone

One of my family's all-time Taste of Home favorites! It is highly yummy, and I love how I get two batches from one preparation. The meatballs freeze beautifully and are a snap to get to the table. This is a winner!


Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2009 by Aquarelle

Excellent recipe. My daughter enjoyed helping me shape the meatballs. I might cut back on the amount of onion powder and add a chopped onion to the meat ball mix next time, but other than that I'd make no changes. Try serving it over mashed potatoes instead of noodles.


Reviewed on Sep. 01, 2008 by shellsotr2

The sauce worked well with frozen meatballs too! Good & Easy


Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2008 by amethystra

Wow! I can see why your children love this recipe. It was absolutely delicious!

 
 
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