Best 5 Not So Swedish Meatballs A1 Recipes

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The allure of Swedish meatballs attracts many, but it's time to diverge from tradition and embark on a culinary adventure with "Not So Swedish Meatballs A1." This delectable dish takes the classic Swedish meatballs and elevates them to a whole new level of flavor and excitement. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of spices, a burst of fresh herbs, and a tantalizing sauce that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this recipe is designed to guide you effortlessly through the process, ensuring that every bite is as delicious as the last. So, let's venture off the beaten path and create a dish that will redefine your expectations of meatballs.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Swedish meatballs in a light cream sauce are delicious on their own or served over noodles.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Appetizers

Yield About 50 mini meatballs (serves 4-6 for a main course, 10-12 as an appetizer)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 large eggs
½ cup heavy cream
1½ cups cubed white sandwich bread, crusts removed (you'll need about 4 slices)
1 pound ground pork
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1½ teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar (see note below recipe)
1 cup heavy cream
1¼ teaspoons soy sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice, from one lemon
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean-up and place an ovenproof baking/cooling rack over top; spray the rack very generously with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Whisk the eggs and cream together in a medium bowl. Stir in the bread and mash until no large bread chunks remain. Set aside.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the pork, garlic, allspice, pepper, salt, and baking powder on high speed until smooth and pale, about 2 minutes, scraping bowl as necessary. Add the bread mixture to the mixing bowl and beat on low speed until combined (so it doesn't splatter), then increase the speed to high and beat until smooth and homogeneous, about 1 minute, scraping the bowl as necessary. Add the beef and mix on medium-low speed until just incorporated, about 20 seconds, scraping the bowl as necessary. Using wet hands, form the meat mixture into 1½-inch round meatballs and place on the prepared rack. (The mixture is very sticky and wet hands help; keep wetting your hands as you go). Bake for about 20 minutes, until just done.
  • Note: You'll notice that the rack will leave little marks on the meatballs but they will not be too noticeable once the meatballs are covered with sauce.
  • While the meatballs are cooking, make the sauce. In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until flour is golden and fragrant, about 1 minute. (Careful not to burn; it goes from golden to burnt quickly.) Whisk in the chicken broth, getting rid of any lumps. Add the brown sugar and bring back to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, whisking and scraping down the sides of the pan occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened and reduced, about 10 minutes. Add the cream, soy sauce and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, whisking and scraping down the sides occasionally, until the sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon, about 10 minutes. Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer, turning occasionally to coat with the sauce, until heated through. Stir in the lemon juice, then taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Transfer the meatballs to a serving platter, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.
  • Note: The cream sauce is a touch sweet. For a less sweet sauce, you can reduce or omit the brown sugar.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The meatballs (without the sauce) can be frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, prepare the sauce and reheat the meatballs in the sauce until hot in the center.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 meatball, Calories 89, Fat 7g, Carbohydrate 2g, Protein 4g, SaturatedFat 3g, Sugar 1g, Fiber 0g, Sodium 121mg, Cholesterol 31mg

SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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My family loves these Swedish meatballs. They are so tender and flavorful and much lighter than traditional recipes out there. And, let's not forget the sauce! The creamy sauce really makes the dish.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion (minced)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 celery stalk (minced)
1/4 cup minced parsley
1/2 pound 93% lean ground turkey
1/2 pound 95% lean ground beef
1 large egg
1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs or gluten-free crumbs
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 cups reduced sodium beef broth
3 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
chopped parsley (for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add onions and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add celery and parsley and cook until soft, about 3-4 more minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine beef, turkey, egg, onion mixture, breadcrumbs, ¼ teaspoon salt, pepper and allspice. Mix well and form into 16 meatballs.
  • Add beef broth to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly drop meatballs into the broth. Cover and cook about 20 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Remove the meatballs with a slotted spoon and set aside in a serving dish. Strain the broth, transfer to a blender with cream cheese and blend until smooth. Return to the skillet with the meatballs and simmer

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 meatballs, Calories 293 kcal, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 14 g, Sodium 784 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Cholesterol 131 mg

NOT-SO-SWEDISH MEATBALLS #A1



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A.1. Original Sauce Recipe Contest Entry. This a twist on your average swedish meatball using ground turkey and A-1 sauce for a hearty and tasty gravy. The ground turkey makes this a very moist but tasteful meatball. Enjoy!!!!

Provided by BRIAN C.

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h

Yield 4 meatballs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 slices white bread
1/8 cup water
1 lb ground turkey
1 extra large egg
1/8 cup od prepared mustard
1/2 cup A.1. Original Sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1/8 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 cups beef stock
1 teaspoon cumin
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
1 lb egg noodles or 1 lb favorite pasta

Steps:

  • Place a 6 quart pot of water on the stove on high heat to boil the noodles, In a mixing bowl moisten your 12 slices of white bread with 1/8 cup of water and break into small pieces. Add your ground turkey, egg, prepared mustard, 1/4 cup A-1 sauce, 1 tbsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp dry mustard 1/8 cup of mayonaise and mix with hands until well incorporated. Divide mixture into 16 meatballs.
  • Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a skillet over mediun heat. once oil is heated add your meatballs and brown on all sides. (spproximately 10-15 minutes). White your meatballs are cooking grab a sauce pot and add your 3 cups of beef broth remaining 1/4 cup of A-1 sauce, 1/2 tbsp of garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt. 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp cumin and bring to a boil. In a small cup add 3 tbsp of corn starch with 3 tbsp of cold water and mix well. grab a whisk and slowly add the cornstarch mixture stirring constantly to thicken the gravy. At this point your meatballs should be browned. Add meatballs with the oil drippings to the gravy and simmer 20 minutes to finish the cooking process. Drop your noodles into boiling water and cook for 10 minutes while your meatballs are simmering.
  • Strain your pasta. place a bed of noodles on a plate and top with 4 meatballs and gravy and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1039.4, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 222.5, Sodium 1887.4, Carbohydrate 131.4, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 6.2, Protein 49.5

AUTHENTIC SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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There are as many meatball recipes as there are meatball lovers. This authentic Swedish recipe results in delicious, juicy meatballs with a good and creamy taste. Serve with mashed potatoes, lingonberries, and a cream sauce!

Provided by SwedishChef

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Scandinavian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ⅓ cups heavy cream
¾ cup rolled oats
8 teaspoons potato flour
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 pound 85% lean ground beef
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix cream, oats, potato flour, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow oats to absorb the liquid; paste should have the consistency of mashed potatoes.
  • Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until softened but still pale, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onions to the oat paste and mix well. And ground beef and allspice; mix just until combined, 30 to 45 seconds.
  • Oil your hands and roll mixture into meatballs of desired size, ideally smaller than a golf ball. Place meatballs on a sheet pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are hot, about 10 minutes. Let cool briefly.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add oil. Cook and stir meatballs, about 10 at a time, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 110.2 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 368.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

FREEZER-FRIENDLY SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Make this simple Swedish meatball recipe for tonight's dinner or prep ahead and freeze to make later.

Provided by Bailey

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

nonstick cooking spray
1 (28 ounce) package frozen meatballs
2 cups beef broth
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
½ cup diced onion
2 tablespoons steak sauce (such as A1 Steak Sauce®)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Spray the inside of a slow cooker with nonstick spray. Add frozen meatballs, broth, condensed soup, mushrooms, onion, steak sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
  • Cook until heated through and vegetables are tender, on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 6 hours, mixing in sour cream during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 95.1 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 777.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground beef. The better the beef, the better the meatballs will be. Look for ground beef that is at least 80% lean.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Cook the meatballs over medium heat. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
  • Use a meat thermometer to make sure the meatballs are cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce. Some popular options include tomato sauce, gravy, or lingonberry sauce.

Conclusion:

These "Not-So-Swedish" Meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple combination of ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, and spices, and they are cooked in a flavorful sauce. Serve them with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta, and enjoy!

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