Best 7 Grandmas Authentic Swedish Meatballs Recipes

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In the heart of every Swedish family's culinary heritage, there lies a cherished recipe for meatballs, passed down through generations. These meatballs, lovingly crafted with a symphony of flavors, embody the essence of Swedish cuisine. Their tender texture, encased in a crisp, golden-brown exterior, carries the nostalgic aroma of home cooking, evoking memories of family gatherings and celebrations. As you embark on a culinary journey to recreate these iconic meatballs, let this article guide you through the secrets of preparing grandma's authentic Swedish meatballs, ensuring that every bite transports you to the heart of Sweden's culinary traditions.

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GRANDMA'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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My mother made these hearty meatballs when we were growing up, and now my kids love them, too. My daughter likes to help shake the meatballs in flour. -Karin Ness, Big Lake, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 10 crackers)
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth, divided
Hot mashed potatoes
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients. Add beef and sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls; toss with 1/4 cup flour, coating lightly., In a large skillet, brown meatballs over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until meatballs are cooked through, 5-6 minutes., Remove meatballs with a slotted spoon. Mix the remaining flour and broth until smooth; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Return meatballs to pan; heat through. Serve with mashed potatoes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 846mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

GRANDMA'S AUTHENTIC SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Family recipe straight from Sweden. This is a favorite dish any time that I make it and is often requested by my foodie friends. Serve with mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

Provided by KamiBelyeu

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Scandinavian

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef
½ pound bulk pork sausage
¾ cup bread crumbs
½ onion, diced
½ cup milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
2 cups boiling water
¾ cup sour cream
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix beef, sausage, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, parsley, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper in a large bowl. Form into meatballs.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry meatballs in batches, turning as needed, until browned and heated through, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Mix boiling water, sour cream, flour, paprika, and pepper together in a deep saucepan over low heat. Add the meatballs and let simmer until thickened and heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 112.2 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1096.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

GRANDMA'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS AND GRAVY



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This Swedish meatballs recipe has been passed down from a Swedish grandmother to her beautiful granddaughter. They are the best Swedish meatballs I've ever tasted! Even better than Ikea®! Easy to make, full of flavor, swimming in the most amazing creamy gravy sauce!

Provided by JACANA

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 24

½ cup milk
⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon heavy cream
1 large egg
1 large clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork
½ medium onion, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon salted butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
⅓ cup salted butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix milk, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cream, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, white pepper, and allspice together in a large bowl. Set aside to soak until bread crumbs have absorbed the milk, at least 10 minutes.
  • Mix in beef, pork, onion, and parsley, using your hands to mix until well combined. Roll into about 24 small meatballs or 16 larger meatballs.
  • Heat butter and oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry meatballs in small batches until cooked through and browned on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Transfer to a warm plate and cover with foil.
  • Add butter for gravy sauce to the pan juices. Melt over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook and whisk until flour dissolves and turns brown, about 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth, beef broth, cream, soy sauce, and Dijon. Bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper and mix to combine all of the flavors together. Continue to simmer until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add meatballs to the gravy. Toss gently to coat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 148.5 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.2 g, Sodium 492.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

GRANDMA MARONIS MEATBALLS 100 YEAR OLD RECIPE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground chuck
4 ounces dried bread crumbs
4 large eggs
4 ounces whole milk
6 ounces grated Romano
3 ounces grated Spanish onion
2 ounces finely diced fresh garlic
2 ounces finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
2 ounces finely chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Mix all ingredients thoroughly in large bowl. If mixture seems a little loose add more bread crumbs.
  • Roll meatballs loosely about the size of a golf ball and place on baking sheet. Place into preheated oven for approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Enjoy!

GRANDMA KATIE'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Adaption Note: Ground pork wasn't used as a part of the original recipe and cracker crumbs were used to coat the meatballs instead. Servings Note - 26 servings based on approximately 5 meatballs per person.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Pork

Time 3h

Yield 11 dozen, 26 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 1/2 lbs lean ground chuck
2 lbs ground pork
2 lbs bacon, fried crisp & finely crumbled (reserve the drippings)
2 cups finely diced green peppers
2 cups finely diced celery
5 large onions, finely diced
1 (24 ounce) container plain breadcrumbs
6 (14 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
2 (32 ounce) containers beef broth
mushroom, sliced and slightly browned (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix the meats thoroughly together.
  • Add in all the diced vegetables mixing well.
  • Salt and pepper to your family's tastes.
  • Add bread crumbs until the mixture is very slightly sticky to the hand/fingers.
  • Heat up the leftover bacon drippings over medium heat.
  • Roll the meat mixture into golf ball size meatballs then roll them in plain bread crumbs.
  • Place them in the bacon drippings, browning all sides.
  • When completely browned, place on a paper towel to drain and cool.
  • At this point, you can use a slow cooker or a roasting pan.
  • Fill the pan with the soups and the beef broth, whisking to mix thoroughly and get rid of any clumps.
  • Add mushrooms if desired.
  • Add all the meatballs and heat thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 768.1, Fat 52, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 127.6, Sodium 2140.9, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 5, Protein 39.6

GRANDMA'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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My Swedish grandma has been making these meatballs forever, and they are my absolute favorite meal. I hope you like them as much as I do.

Provided by KissKiss

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 slices white bread
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1 lb ground beef
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash black pepper
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2-1 lb fine egg noodles, cooked (Mrs. Grass recommended)
3 tablespoons salted butter
1/4 cup flour
1 (10 ounce) can beef broth
1/2 cup half-and-half
salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • For the meatballs, tear bread into small pieces. Add the milk and let soak several minutes (stir around).
  • Add eggs and beat until mixed.
  • Add bread mixture to ground beef along with parmesan, parsley flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Roll mixture into small balls 1 to 1 ½ inches in diameter.
  • Place 1/3 cup oil in a pan and sauté meatballs until brown.
  • Remove the meatballs from pan, discard the oil.
  • For the sauce, in the same pan over low heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour and let cook for a few minutes but don't let it brown (should be glossy).
  • Whisk in broth and cream and cook stirring constantly until thick and satiny.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in dill.
  • Add meatballs to sauce and simmer about 10 minutes, turning several times.
  • Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.4, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 181.9, Sodium 1046.1, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.6, Protein 26.9

MOM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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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

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
NOODLES:
1 package (16 ounces) egg noodles
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

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:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and pork: This will give the meatballs a more flavorful and tender texture.
  • Add plenty of spices and herbs: This will help to give the meatballs a delicious and complex flavor.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the meatballs: Over-mixing will make the meatballs tough.
  • Brown the meatballs before simmering them: This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Simmer the meatballs in a flavorful sauce: This will help to keep them moist and juicy.
  • Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice: These are all classic Swedish accompaniments.

Conclusion:

These Swedish meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give these Swedish meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed.

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