Swedish Meatballs

Name: Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 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; Optional: 1/4 teaspoon each ground allspice and ground nutmeg; NOODLES:; 1 package (16 ounces) egg noodles; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 40 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

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

Ingredients

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
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon each ground allspice and ground nutmeg
NOODLES:
1 package (16 ounces) egg noodles
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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 consomme, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt and allspice and nutmeg if desired. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low; return meatballs to pan. Cook, uncovered, until meatballs are cooked through, 15-20 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
4. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain; toss with butter. Serve with meatball mixture; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

6 meatballs with 1-3/4 cups noodles and about 1/3 cup gravy: 834 calories, 33g fat (14g saturated fat), 248mg cholesterol, 1711mg sodium, 81g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 50g protein.