Best 8 Danas Famous Swedish Meatballs Recipes

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If you're looking for a traditional and delicious Swedish meatball recipe, you've come to the right place. These meatballs are made with a blend of ground beef and pork, and they're seasoned with a variety of spices, including allspice, nutmeg, and ginger. They're then simmered in a creamy sauce made with beef broth, sour cream, and lingonberry jam. Serve them with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or your favorite side dish.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

DANA'S FAMOUS SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Being very into my Swedish heritage, I took it upon myself to learn how to cook the food, among other things. These are my famous Swedish Meatballs. I can never seem to make enough. Serve with lingonberries (cranberries are a good substitute) or with sour cream and beef gravy sauce heated.

Provided by LaughingSong

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Scandinavian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, minced
½ cup sour cream
½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
2 eggs
½ pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Scrape into a bowl, and set aside until cool.
  • Stir the sour cream together with the bread crumbs in a small bowl. In a large bowl, lightly combine the onion, eggs, ground beef, ground pork, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; stir in the sour cream-crumb mixture, and lightly but thoroughly mix until combined. Form the meat mixture into small balls about the size of a walnut.
  • Melt another 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs, and cook until browned on all sides and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 208.3 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 750.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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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

2 slices fresh white bread
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons clarified butter, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
A pinch plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 pound ground chuck
3/4 pound ground pork
2 large egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups beef broth
1/4 cup heavy cream

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.

ALMOST-FAMOUS SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Some people drive for hours to get to an Ikea store, and we know they aren't making the trek just for the $9.99 chairs. They're going for the Swedish meatballs. The dish has been a main attraction at Ikea Restaurants since an in-store chef developed the recipe in Switzerland in 1985. Although Ikea's Real Swedish Food Book, published in 2000, included a meatball recipe, reps confirmed that it is not the one served at their restaurants. Ikea is keeping that baby a secret, so chefs in Food Network Kitchens hit a nearby store for a tasting, then created this spot-on copy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield About 45 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup minced white onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound lean ground pork
1 large egg plus 1 egg white, beaten
Vegetable oil, for brushing
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Lingonberry jam, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the meatballs: Put the breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, allspice, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the milk and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Pour the milk mixture over the breadcrumbs and stir to make a thick paste; let cool. Add the beef, pork, egg and egg white to the bowl and mix until combined.
  • Brush a baking sheet with vegetable oil. Roll the meat into 1-inch balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bake the meatballs until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Make the gravy: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking, until smooth. Whisk in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the cream and meatballs. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the gravy thickens, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with the parsley and serve with lingonberry jam, if desired.

ALMOST-FAMOUS SWEDISH MEATBALLS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by lakecar

Number Of Ingredients 22

For the meatballs:
Servings: 45 meatballs
1 cup breadcrumbs (I used unseasoned panko)
2 tbs unsalted butter
1/3 cup minced white onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp ground allspice
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
3/4 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb lean ground pork
1 large egg plus 1 egg white, beaten
vegetable oil for brushing
For the gravy:
2 tbs unsalted butter
2 tbs all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup heavy cream (I used light; it works great)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbs chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Make the meatballs: put the breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, allspice, 2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp white pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the milk and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Pour the milk mixture over the bread crumbs and stir to make a thick paste; let cool. Add the beef, pork, egg and egg white to the bowl and mix until combined. Brush a baking sheet with vegetable oil. Roll the meat into 1-inch balls and arrange on the prepared sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Bake the meatballs until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Make the gravy: melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking, until smooth, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the beef broth and Worcestershire a little at a time and bring to a simmer. Add the cream and the meatballs. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

BEST SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Our family has been using this recipe for more than 40 years. The tender meatballs are made with a combination of beef, veal and pork, then spiced with nutmeg and ginger. If your family likes their meatballs a little milder, reduce the nutmeg to 1/2 teaspoon. Coffee adds nice color to the gravy, which is delicious over noodles.-Rev. Jim Thyren, West Pittston, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 pound each ground beef, veal and pork
GRAVY:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1/2 cup hot brewed coffee
Hot cooked egg noodles, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs and cream; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the egg, onion, parsley, salt, nutmeg and ginger. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well., Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. , Transfer meatballs to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Scrape pan drippings into a small saucepan; stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth and coffee. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over meatballs. , Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with noodles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 878mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

NANA BROWN'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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This is my husband's grandmother's recipe. I received a typed index card with this on it after we got married. My favorite part of the instructions? "After cooking make gravy." I'll try to be a bit more detailed. These are really good, I have yet to meet someone who doesn't like them. This is one of my top choices for parties and holidays. It's great on it's own as an appetizer, or over egg noodles as a main dish.

Provided by Kitsune

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 48 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb 10 ounces ground beef
5 slices bread (I like them a day old)
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 tablespoon salt
1 pinch pepper (black or white)
1/2 teaspoon allspice (do not forget this, it is what gives the meatballs their distinctive taste!)
1 egg
1 onion, minced fine
1 -2 tablespoon flour or 1 -2 tablespoon cornstarch
Gravy Master (optional)
beef, bullion powder (optional)
1 -2 cup water

Steps:

  • Wet bread with water until moist, but not soggy. I add it by spoonfuls.
  • Add ground beef and mix.
  • Add sugar, spices, egg, onion and mix well.
  • Form mixture into balls. I make them a bit bigger than a walnut. It's a good 2-bite size. I can usually get about 48 meatballs.
  • In batches, brown meatballs on all sides over medium-low heat.
  • Set aside meatballs, leaving pan on stove (you'll need it for gravy). I usually put them in a crock pot or chafing dish at this point.
  • Make Gravy!
  • Mix flour (or cornstarch) with 1/2 cup water. Mix well, so there are no lumps.
  • Over low heat, add 1 cup water to pan used to brown meatballs. Stir well, scraping up brown bits from pan.
  • Add flour/water mixture.
  • Continue to stir, adding water if needed until thickened. Should be just thick enough to glaze the meatballs.
  • Can also add 1 teaspoon of Gravy Master (or other browning agent) and/or 1 teaspoon beef bullion powder with flour mixture. I usually do.
  • When gravy is done, pour over meatballs and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.7, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 134.6, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 2.1

DANA'S FAMOUS SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Being very into my Swedish heritage, I took it upon myself to learn how to cook the food, among other things. These are my famous Swedish Meatballs. I can never seem to make enough. Serve with lingonberries (cranberries are a good substitute) or with sour cream and beef gravy sauce heated.

Provided by LaughingSong

Categories     Scandinavian Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, minced
½ cup sour cream
½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
2 eggs
½ pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Scrape into a bowl, and set aside until cool.
  • Stir the sour cream together with the bread crumbs in a small bowl. In a large bowl, lightly combine the onion, eggs, ground beef, ground pork, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; stir in the sour cream-crumb mixture, and lightly but thoroughly mix until combined. Form the meat mixture into small balls about the size of a walnut.
  • Melt another 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs, and cook until browned on all sides and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 208.3 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 750.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

ALMOST-FAMOUS SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Almost-Famous Swedish Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 45 meatballs, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup minced white onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
kosher salt
fresh ground white pepper
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground lean pork
1 large egg, plus one egg white, beaten
vegetable oil (for brushing)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup heavy cream
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
ligonberry jam (Swedish style of serving)

Steps:

  • Make the meatballs: Put the breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, allspice, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons white pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the milk and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Pour the milk mixture over the breadcrumbs and stir to make a thick paste; let cool. Add the beef, pork, egg and egg white to the bowl and mix until combined.
  • Brush a baking sheet with vegetable oil. Roll the meat into 1" balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Bake the meatballs until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Make the gravy: Melt the butter in a large skillet over a medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking, until smooth. Whisk in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the cream and meatballs. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the gravy thickens, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with the parsley. Serve with Ligonberry ja, if desired.

Tips:

- To make the meatballs extra juicy and flavorful, use a combination of ground beef and pork. - Use fresh herbs and spices for the best flavor. Dried herbs and spices can be used, but they will not be as flavorful. - Brown the meatballs in a pan before adding them to the sauce. This will help to keep them from falling apart and will give them a nice crust. - Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. - Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. - For a more authentic Swedish experience, serve the meatballs with lingonberry jam.

Conclusion:

These Swedish Meatballs are a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like your meatballs mild or spicy, you are sure to enjoy this classic dish.

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