Welcome to the ultimate exploration of flavors, where we embark on a culinary journey to discover the most delectable recipe for "Mom's Swedish Meatballs." This timeless dish, passed down through generations, embodies the essence of comfort food, evoking memories of family gatherings and the warmth of home. As we delve into the depths of culinary artistry, we will unravel the secrets behind creating tender, juicy meatballs swimming in a rich, savory gravy that will tantalize your taste buds.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
MOM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS
My Mom's Swedish Meatballs is a tried and true family recipe that's easy to make and incredibly flavorful with a delicious gravy!
Provided by Tracy
Categories Main Course
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a sauté pan. Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until onions are soft. Add to a large bowl.
- Add bread crumbs to a medium sized bowl. Add milk, starting with 1/4 cup - just enough to wet all of the bread.
- Add meats to large bowl with onions and add the parsley, egg, salt, ginger, and nutmeg. Mix well and then add the milk soaked bread crumbs. If there is any extra milk in the bowl with the bread, do not add.
- Add meat mixture to fridge for at least 15 minutes, this will help with shaping the meatballs.
- Shape meat into 2 - 3ish inch meatballs and add to a rimmed baking sheet. Don't worry about crowding.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Once meatballs are done, remove meatballs with tongs and add to a plate or bowl. Then use a spatula to scrape all of the drippings from the pan into a large pot or dutch oven.
- Heat pot to medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter to the meatball drippings. Add flour and mix flour and butter to create a roux.
- Slowly add beef broth, mixing roux with it as it's added until all the broth is incorporated.
- Add the meatballs back to pan and let simmer on medium low for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve over noodles, rice, or whatever you'd like!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 334 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MUM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Delicious meatballs covered in a fantastic gravy flavored with sherry. This is the dinner most requested by my children on special occasions. Serve with rice.
Provided by Love2BMum
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in the melted butter until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Place bread cubes in a bowl; pour 1/2 cup evaporated milk over bread cubes. Set aside until bread cubes absorb milk.
- Mix ground beef, ground pork, cooked onion, bread cube mixture, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, nutmeg, allspice, salt, lemon pepper, and ground black pepper together in a large bowl. Form mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in the same skillet used for onion over medium-high heat; cook meatballs in the hot oil, turning with tongs, until all sides are browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour in beef stock and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a serving bowl, reserving liquid in the skillet.
- Remove 1 cup beef stock from skillet; whisk flour into the 1 cup stock until smooth. Pour flour mixture back into skillet, whisking until mixture is smooth. Gradually whisk remaining evaporated milk and sherry into beef stock mixture. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until gravy is warmed and smooth, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour gravy over meatballs to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 142.2 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 655.9 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
I can still remember how happy it made my mom to cook something special for a family gathering. My parents were ranchers all their lives, so almost every main dish featured beef. This is Mom's recipe for tender Swedish meatballs with a thick savory gravy. -Donna Hanson, Lusk, Wyoming
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and milk. Add bread; mix gently and let stand for 5 minutes. Add beef, onion, baking powder, salt and pepper; mix well (mixture will be soft). Shape into 1-in. balls. , In a large skillet, brown meatballs, a few at a time, in shortening. Place in an ungreased 3-qt. baking dish. In a bowl, stir soups and milk until smooth; pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 1065mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
MOM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS
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
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.
GRANDMA'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS
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
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.
MOM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Make and share this Mom's Swedish Meatballs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Hauer Mom
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- preheat oven to 375.
- mix thoroughly: meat, eggs, bread crumbs, salt (to taste), and onion.
- Form into 1 to 2 inch balls.
- Brown in a frying pan with olive oil.
- place in baking dish or crockpot.
- mix soup, water, and parsley. Pour over meatballs.
- bake until cooked thoroughly (about 15 min in oven).
- serve over rice or egg noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.2, Fat 36.8, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 123.6, Sodium 731.3, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 25.7
MOM'S CHRISTMAS SWEDISH MEATBALLS
My mom found this recipe years ago in the newspaper and has perfected it over the years. We all make it every year for Christmas, it just isn't Christmas without these luscious meatballs!
Provided by pammyowl
Categories Meatballs
Time 2h
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Saute onions in 3 T. butter. Let cool a bit and lightly mix the meat, onions, bread crumbs, eggs, 1 1/2 cups of the cream. salt, pepper, nutmeg and parsley. Form into meatballs, about the size of a small walnut, place on cookie trays, and bake at 375 for 20-25 mn.
- Put in two casseroles, and make the cream gravy.
- Melt the 1/4 cup butter in a large, heavy saucepan Add the 1/4 cup flour, a touch more salt and pepper, cook for at least one minute. Do not brown. Gradually add the remaining cream, stirring continuously, until thickened. I like to add some Kitchen Bouquet for more flavor and some color at this point.
- Pour over the meatballs.
- Note: At this point, we generally freeze them and then defrost and bake for an hour or so on Christmas, as this recipe makes a lot of meatballs, so it is time consuming and who wants to do all that on the day of, right?.
- Also, you can freeze the cooked meatballs alone, and make the gravy later and pour it over the meatballs right before you bake them.
CLASSIC SWEDISH MEATBALLS
I'm a "Svenska flicka" (Swedish girl) from northwest Iowa, where many Swedes settled at the turn of the century. This recipe was given to me by a Swedish friend. It's obviously a 20th century version of a 19th century favorite, since back then they didn't have bouillon cubes or evaporated milk! I think you'll agree that these modern-day "Kottbullar" are very tasty. -Emily Gould, Hawarden, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine 2/3 cup evaporated milk with the next 5 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly. Refrigerate until chilled., With wet hands, shape meat mixture into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Pour over meatballs; bring to a boil. Cover; simmer 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, stir together cold water and flour. Remove meatballs from skillet; skim fat, reserving juices. Add flour mixture and remaining evaporated milk to pan juices; cook, uncovered, over low heat, stirring until sauce thickens. , Return meatballs to skillet. Stir in lemon juice. If desired, top with lingonberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GRANDMA'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS AND GRAVY
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
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
MOM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS
In my house growing up one got to choose their birthday dinner meal. This one was always my first choice. Mom makes the best swedish meatballs - they are different from the standard heavy, thick gravy appetizer and instead are light and fluffy with a hint of sweet and spice. When I grew up mom gave me the recipe. My husband just told me the other day that I've finally perfected it and mine taste just like mom's. (I'll never tell her that, though - her's will always be "the best"!)
Provided by EveryoneLovesaSprin
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Take off any rings - your hands are going to get sloppy!
- If using instant potatoes, make them first.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, except for flour and milk, and mix well using your hands.
- Form into medium sized balls and roll in Wondra flour until coated.
- Place on baking pan coated w/ Pam about 1-2 inches apart.
- Bake for eight minutes, then turn meatballs over and bake for another eight minutes.
- Put meatballs in a large casserole dish and pour evaporated milk all over. Sprinkle additional nutmeg over the entire dish.
- Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve hot over egg noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.2, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 184.7, Sodium 532, Carbohydrate 40.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 34.7
MOM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS
One of our family's favorites. Taken from a swedish cookbook Mrs Malm got for my mother from Sweden. We usually made a thin white cream sauce in the pan the meatballs cooked in, or used a can of cream of mushroom soup. Have with mashed potatos and cooked vegetables.
Provided by Lee_tah
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 30 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix together well and fry off in batches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.9, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 24.5, Sodium 47.9, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 5
MOM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS OVER NOODLES RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by á-25087
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs (about 36). In a large skillet, 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 and stir 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; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. 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.
MOM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS
This recipe is such comfort food for me. It reminds me of being little and my mom making this; it's creamy and delicious on the egg noodles!
Provided by Midwest Maven
Categories Veal
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix beef, pork, and veal together in a bowl with the onions, egg, white bread broken up into small pieces, and sprinkling of salt and pepper.
- Roll into balls about the size of a golf ball or a little smaller.
- Saute meatballs in melted margarine and the oil until browned.
- Remove meatballs from the pan and set aside.
- Add flour to the grease in the pan(to make a roux) and stir constantly for 30-60 seconds.
- Add 1/2 of the carton of half and half, the gravy master, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir until it starts to thicken, and then add meatballs back to the pan.
- Simmer on low for 40 minutes.
- As it thickens more, you can add the rest of the half and half as needed. (I usually end up adding the rest little by little because I like it saucey and because some of the sauce cooks away while simmering.).
- Re-season with salt and pepper to your taste, before serving on top of cooked egg noodles. Enjoy!
Tips:
- Use ground beef and pork. This combination of meats gives the meatballs a moist and flavorful texture.
- Add bread crumbs and milk. These ingredients help to bind the meatballs together and make them light and fluffy.
- Use a variety of spices. Allspice, nutmeg, and ginger give the meatballs a warm and savory flavor.
- Brown the meatballs before simmering them. This step helps to develop their flavor and give them a crispy crust.
- Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what really makes these meatballs special. Be sure to use a sauce that is rich and flavorful.
- Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. These dishes are all great ways to enjoy the meatballs.
Conclusion:
These Swedish meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are moist and flavorful, with a crispy crust and a rich, flavorful sauce. Be sure to give this recipe a try the next time you are looking for a satisfying and delicious meal.
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