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

Sunil Awal
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I'm not usually a fan of Swedish meatballs, but these were really good. The sauce was creamy and tangy, and the meatballs were tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Sanjida Akter
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These meatballs were amazing! I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone raved about them.


Shahdab Khan
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I made these meatballs for my family and they were a big hit! They were easy to make and the ingredients were simple. I will definitely be making these again.


Usman Nasar
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These meatballs were delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.


Duduzile Mremi
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I've made these meatballs several times and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I usually serve them with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam.


Liton Gazy
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These meatballs were a little dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I would try them again with a different recipe for the meatballs.


Ms Koli
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still very moist and flavorful. I served them with mashed potatoes and gravy.


Mr Usama
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I'm not usually a fan of Swedish meatballs, but these were really good. The sauce was creamy and tangy, and the meatballs were tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Kimberly Duncan
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone raved about them.


Shajy Azny
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I've been making Grandma Katie's Swedish meatballs for years and they are always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I usually serve them with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam.


Alflesia Williams
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! They were so easy to make and the ingredients were simple. I will definitely be making these again.


Kwadarius Rogers
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These Swedish meatballs were a hit at our dinner party! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the meatballs were tender and juicy. We served them with mashed potatoes and peas, and everyone went back for seconds.