Best 6 Simple Swedish Meatballs Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating simple yet delectable Swedish meatballs. This classic dish, enjoyed by generations, encapsulates the essence of Swedish cuisine with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. From selecting the perfect ground beef and pork combination to crafting a rich and flavorful gravy, we'll guide you through each step of the cooking process, ensuring that your meatballs turn out tender and juicy on the inside while achieving a golden-brown crust on the outside. Get ready to indulge in a taste of Swedish tradition with our comprehensive guide to making irresistible simple Swedish meatballs.

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EASY SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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This recipe relies on ingredients we always have on hand. While the tender homemade meatballs cook in the microwave, make your favorite noodles on the stovetop to get this saucy entree on the table in minutes. -Sheryl Ludeman, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 small onion, chopped
1 large egg
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
SAUCE:
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional
Hot cooked noodles
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the onion, egg, bread crumbs, milk, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. meatballs, about 24. , Place in a shallow 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high until meat is no longer pink, 7-1/2 minutes; drain. , Combine the soup, sour cream, milk, parsley and, if desired, nutmeg; pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on high until heated through, 5-6 minutes. Serve with noodles and, if desired, top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 1055mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

SIMPLE SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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When my husband packs these saucy slow-cooked meatballs in his lunch, all his work buddies wish they had their own! It's comfort food at its easiest. - Christina Logan, Gun Barrel City, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 envelope Lipton beefy onion soup mix
1 package (24 ounces) frozen fully cooked Swedish meatballs or 1 package (26 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs
2/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
Optional: Hot cooked noodles or mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms until tender, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in broth, cream of chicken soup and soup mix. Stir in meatballs. Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 5-6 hours., Stir in sour cream and parsley. Cook, covered, until heated through, about 15 minutes. If desired, serve with noodles or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1045mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

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.

SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Provided by Jenny Rosenstrach

Categories     Pork     Kid-Friendly     Father's Day     Dinner     Lunch     Ground Beef     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
2 1/3 cups low-salt beef stock, divided
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 cup minced onion
2 thick slices bacon, minced
1 pound ground beef
3/4 pound ground pork
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sour cream, whisked

Steps:

  • Mix breadcrumbs and 1/3 cup stock in a small bowl. Set aside. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer onion to a large bowl.
  • Wipe out pan and return to medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to bowl with onion. (Reserve bacon fat.) Add next 8 ingredients to bowl with onion mixture, mixing with your hands to blend. Fold in breadcrumb mixture. Using a 1 tablespoon measure, roll meat mixture into balls; transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter with reserved bacon fat in a large heavy pot over medium-low heat. Working in 3 batches and adding 1 tablespoon butter between batches, brown meatballs on all sides, about 6-8 minutes per batch. Transfer meatballs to a plate. Drain all but 2 tablespoons drippings from pot. Whisk in flour until smooth paste forms. Stir in 2 cups stock; bring to a simmer, whisking often. Return meatballs to pot. Cover; simmer until meatballs are cooked, 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat, whisk in sour cream, and stir to coat meatballs.

EASY SLOW COOKER SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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These make-ahead slow cooker Swedish meatballs are perfect for family meals. For a meal, serve over wide egg noodles. Meatballs can also be served without noodles for an appetizer.

Provided by Linnea Wittenburg Bennett

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 4h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups beef broth
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 tablespoons steak sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (28 ounce) package frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
1 onion, diced
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Whisk beef broth and mushroom soup together in a slow cooker. Add steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in meatballs and onion.
  • Cook on High for 4 hours. Add sour cream, mixing well. Cook until sauce is heated through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 126.7 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 1071.5 mg, Sugar 2 g

SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Cook pork mince meatballs and serve with classic lingonberry or cranberry sauce and spring greens for a healthy, low-calorie family meal

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 onion , finely chopped
1 small garlic clove , finely grated
375g lean pork mince
1 medium egg yolk
grating of nutmeg
50g fine fresh breadcrumbs
300ml hot low-salt beef stock
½ tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp fat-free natural yogurt
400g spring greens , shredded
lingonberry or cranberry sauce , to serve

Steps:

  • Put 1 tbsp rapeseed oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and fry for 10 mins or until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min. Leave to cool.
  • Mix the cooled onions, pork mince, egg yolk, a good grating of nutmeg and the breadcrumbs in a bowl with your hands until well combined. Form into 12 balls and chill for 15 mins.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan and fry the meatballs for 5 mins over a medium heat, turning often until golden. Pour over the stock and bubble for 8-10 mins or until it has reduced a little. Stir through the mustard and yogurt.
  • Steam the greens for 5 mins or until tender. Serve the meatballs with the greens and a dollop of the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 1.04 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and pork for the meatballs. This will give them a more flavorful and moist texture.
  • Grate the onion instead of chopping it. This will help to keep the meatballs moist and prevent them from becoming dry.
  • Season the meatballs generously with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance the flavor of the meat.
  • Brown the meatballs in a hot skillet before adding them to the sauce. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from becoming tough.
  • Use a good quality beef broth for the sauce. This will help to give the sauce a rich and flavorful taste.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will help to tenderize the meatballs and allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, boiled potatoes, or rice. You can also serve them with a side of vegetables or salad.

Conclusion:

Swedish meatballs are a classic dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be served with a variety of side dishes. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your Swedish meatballs turn out perfectly every time.

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