Swedish Meatballs Recipe

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Nutmeg, allspice and cardamom lend to the traditional taste of these moist meatballs. The creamy sauce has a rich beef flavor with a touch or dill.

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Swedish Meatballs Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • GRAVY:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef and pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 11-12 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream and dill; simmer for 1 minute. Place meatballs in a serving dish; pour gravy over top. Garnish with parsley if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 494 calories, 36 g fat (18 g saturated fat), 199 mg cholesterol, 704 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 31 g protein.

Originally published as Swedish Meatballs in Taste of Home Meals in Minutes Calendar Annual 2003, p9

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Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2010 by n8victory

The meatballs themselves were delicious. I didn't have the beef broth that was called for, so I used water and dry onion soup mix instead. I also used evaporated milk instead of the heavy cream (using what I had on hand). Even with the substitutions, my family and I all enjoyed this meal.

 
 
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