In the culinary world, Swedish meatballs stand out as a classic dish known for their tender texture, flavorful sauce, and irresistible taste. These iconic meatballs are not only a beloved staple in Swedish cuisine but have also gained immense popularity worldwide. If you're seeking to recreate this culinary delight at home, you've come to the right place. Get ready to embark on a delicious journey as we guide you through the art of making the perfect Swedish meatballs. We'll provide you with a comprehensive guide, covering every aspect from selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the cooking techniques. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our exceptional collection of Swedish meatball recipes.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
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.
SWEDISH MEATBALLS (HOMEMADE IKEA MEATBALLS)
Recipe video above. Juicy meatballs smothered in a beautiful creamy gravy, with a hint of spicing that Swedish Meatballs are known for. Made extra soft and extra tasty by soaking fresh bread in grated onion - tried and tested technique used in my most of my meatball recipes, highly approved by readers! (See Italian Meatball reviews as an example)
Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Categories Mains
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Grate onion using a standard box grater (see video).
- Scrape onion and juices into bowl. Add bread and mix well - onion juice should make bread soggy (if not, add a tiny splash of milk). Set aside to soak for 1 minute.
- Add remaining Meatball ingredients EXCEPT oil. Mix well.
- Using a tablespoon measure and measure out a heaped tablespoon (or use ice cream scooper which is what I do), dollop on work surface. Repeat with remaining mixture: 25 - 30 meatballs. Then roll into shape.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 289 g, Calories 475 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 163 mg, Sodium 727 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g
ALMOST-FAMOUS SWEDISH MEATBALLS
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
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.
THE AMAZING SWEDISH MEATBALL
Yowza! These Swedish Meatballs are fabulous! Very easy to make with such simple ingredients, and they're just delicious. This recipe has been in my family for years - friends and family wait all year to eat them.
Provided by KANDIYOHIV
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, bread crumbs, egg, and milk. Season with parsley, Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Mix well with your hands. Shape into walnut-size balls, and place on baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes in preheated oven. Turn frequently so they brown evenly on all sides.
- To make the sauce: In a saucepan, combine oil, flour, paprika, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Cook over medium heat until sizzling. Stir in hot water and sour cream until smooth and heated through.
- When meatballs have cooked 30 minutes, pour sauce over the top, and return to the oven for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 134.1 mg, Fat 42.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 2174.7 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
SPECIAL SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Make and share this Special Swedish Meatballs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lavender Lynn
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 40 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Soak the bread crumbs in the milk; mix with the ground beef. Add the eggs, onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and mustard; mix throughly. Shape into 40-50 bite sized meatballs. Bake meatballs at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
- Mix the remaining ingredients in a separate pan or crockpot. Simmer until the sauce thickens. If necessary, add a little flour or cornstarch to give the sauce enough body to stick to the meatballs. Add cooked meatballs. Serve with toothpicks.
- Variations: Ground tofu may be used instead of the beef.
SWEDISH MEATBALLS III
Looking for a good Swedish meatball recipe? Here is your find! Swedish crispbread can be substituted for the saltine crackers.
Provided by Hope
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Mix cracker crumbs, ground beef, egg, nutmeg, and allspice with the onion until blended. Shape into 1 1/2 inch (4 centimeter) meatballs, and place in a glass baking dish. Sprinkle with minced garlic, and cover with foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, make white sauce, following the directions on the packet. Stir in dill, sage, flour, and whipping cream.
- Turn off oven, and remove foil cover from meatballs. Pour sauce over meatballs, and leave in hot oven for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 125.7 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 428.5 mg, Sugar 1 g
ALMOST-FAMOUS SWEDISH MEATBALLS
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
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.
IMPOSSIBLE™ SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Delicious creamy sauce over tender and flavorful meatballs makes for a comforting family classic meal any time-and with Impossible™ Burger this dish cooks just like ground beef!
Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills
Categories Main Dishes Meatball Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine Impossible Burger, bread crumbs, milk, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, grated Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Form into 1- to 2-inch meatballs.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet and cook meatballs until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side, about 10 minutes total. Rotate as needed and adjust heat if they are cooking too quickly.
- Add mushrooms to the skillet. Whisk Greek yogurt into the vegetable broth and pour around the meatballs. Cover with a lid and allow to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook until tender, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Whisk half-and-half and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Whisk into the broth until evenly combined. Increase heat and bring to a low simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens. Stir in the remaining Worcestershire and salt. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Stir in the cooked noodles and serve with a sprinkling of fresh parsley over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.6 calories, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 57.7 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 2457.4 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
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
SWEDISH MEATBALLS WITH SECRET INGREDIENT
When I was growing up there was a chain of Swedish Smorgasbord restaurants in the area which I lived. It wasn't until about 10 years ago that I met the original owner of that chain at a private party in the last remaining restaurant in the chain. He cooked the foods for this party himself with his son who at that time was the manager of that one remaining establishment. One of the dishes that he served, personally to the 20+ persons invited, was his Swedish Meatballs. They were the absolute best tasting meatballs I ever ate. I took him aside and asked him quietly..."is the wonderful taste in these meatballs the fennel seeds in the sauce?" He smiled and whispered back..."yes that is my secret for making the best Swedish meatballs". I came upon a recipe for Swedish Meatballs at Group Recipes.com that sounded so similar to that recipe so I wanted to post this version for the ZWT #6 2010 Scandinavian Region.
Provided by CarrolJ
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h30m
Yield 30-40 small meatballs, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Put eggs, spices and minced onion in a bowl, mix it all together.
- Add meat, mix well so everything is nicely blended.
- Shape small meatballs and brown them on all sides.
- Cook over medium heat until liquids run clear of blood.
- Add the beef stock, kitchen bouquet, salt and pepper, and fennel seeds and simmer on low heat about 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl mix the 1/4 cup of water and the flour well for a thickner.
- Add the thickner to the meat stirring constantly.
- Cook until the the sauce thickens.
- Add the cream and just heat until the cream is blended well and hot.
- Be careful not to let it boil or it will curdle the cream.
Tips:
- Use a combination of ground beef and pork for the meatballs. This will give them a more flavorful and juicy texture.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
- Form the meatballs into small, even-sized balls. This will help them cook evenly.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding them to the sauce. This will help them hold their shape and prevent them from falling apart.
- Use a flavorful sauce for the meatballs. The sauce should complement the flavor of the meatballs and not overpower it.
- Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. You can also serve them as an appetizer or snack.
Conclusion:
Swedish meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a hearty main course or a simple appetizer, Swedish meatballs are a great option. So next time you are in the mood for something tasty and satisfying, give Swedish meatballs a try!
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