Best Grandmas Swedish Meatballs Recipes

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GRANDMA'S AUTHENTIC SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Family recipe straight from Sweden. This is a favorite dish any time that I make it and is often requested by my foodie friends. Serve with mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

Provided by KamiBelyeu

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Scandinavian

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef
½ pound bulk pork sausage
¾ cup bread crumbs
½ onion, diced
½ cup milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
2 cups boiling water
¾ cup sour cream
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix beef, sausage, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, parsley, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper in a large bowl. Form into meatballs.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry meatballs in batches, turning as needed, until browned and heated through, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Mix boiling water, sour cream, flour, paprika, and pepper together in a deep saucepan over low heat. Add the meatballs and let simmer until thickened and heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 112.2 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1096.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

GRANDMA'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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When I was growing up my mother's side of the family would get together every Christmas Eve at my Swedish Grandmother house in NJ. My Grandma is long gone now, but whenever I make these it brings me right back to my childhood.

Provided by N Gardner

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 c plain breadcrumbs
1 c skim milk
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/3 c flour
2 Tbsp margarine
1 c light cream or milk
1 Tbsp flour
1 c beef broth, reduced sodium

Steps:

  • 1. Mix milk and dry bread crumbs, set aside. Beat egg in bowl, add beef, pork, onion, bread crumbs (which have been mixed with dry bread crumbs), nutmeg, salt and pepper, mix thoroughly, Shape into balls 1" in diameter, roll balls in flour, in large skillet add 2 Tbls margarine and brown meatballs well on all sides, browning time about 10 minutes. Do not cook fully when browning, and brown in batches, so as not to crowd the pan.
  • 2. Take Tbls flour and gradually blend in broth and cream. Stir into skillet and simmer together with meatballs until sauce is thickened and meatballs are cooked through. Serve with egg noodles, rice, or pasta.

GRANDMA'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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My great grandparents immigrated to the states in 1908 from Sweden and this is the recipe that has been past down through 4 generation here in the states. Hope you enjoy it.

Provided by Karen Carbone

Categories     Beef

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 sleeve saltine crackers crushed fine
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp powdered ginger
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/3 c finely minced onion
2 eggs beaten
3/4 c cream
1/2 c lite olive oil or canola oil
1/2 c all purpose flour
32 oz low sodium beef broth

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl combine ground meats,salt,spices saltines, minced onion, eggs and cream, mix very well, cover and refrigerate over night so flavors blend through.
  • 2. Remove mixture from fridge, and portion into rolled meatballs ( grandma made walnut sized ones, mine are about golf ball size...less rolling, lol )
  • 3. In a large frying pan add 1/2 cup light olive oil or canola oil over medium heat, add meatballs, do not over crowd pan and brown on all sides ( I cook about 10 at a time ) be care not to have heat so high the the little bits that stick to pan burn. Continue ti;; all meatballs are cooked. Place in a casserole dish and keep warm in oven while making gravy.
  • 4. For the gravy: add 1/2 flour to fat in pan,whisk constantly till lite brown, add low sodium beef broth gradually, whisking as you go till smooth,bring to simmer, then pour over meatballs.
  • 5. We always served this with whipped potatoes, green beans and Lingonberry preserves... cranberry sauce is very close in flavor to lingonberry.

GRANDMA'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS AND GRAVY



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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

½ cup milk
⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon heavy cream
1 large egg
1 large clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork
½ medium onion, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon salted butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
⅓ cup salted butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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

CLASSIC SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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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

1-2/3 cups evaporated milk, divided
2/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon allspice
Dash pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Canned lingonberries, optional

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



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My Swedish grandma has been making these meatballs forever, and they are my absolute favorite meal. I hope you like them as much as I do.

Provided by KissKiss

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 slices white bread
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1 lb ground beef
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash black pepper
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2-1 lb fine egg noodles, cooked (Mrs. Grass recommended)
3 tablespoons salted butter
1/4 cup flour
1 (10 ounce) can beef broth
1/2 cup half-and-half
salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • For the meatballs, tear bread into small pieces. Add the milk and let soak several minutes (stir around).
  • Add eggs and beat until mixed.
  • Add bread mixture to ground beef along with parmesan, parsley flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Roll mixture into small balls 1 to 1 ½ inches in diameter.
  • Place 1/3 cup oil in a pan and sauté meatballs until brown.
  • Remove the meatballs from pan, discard the oil.
  • For the sauce, in the same pan over low heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour and let cook for a few minutes but don't let it brown (should be glossy).
  • Whisk in broth and cream and cook stirring constantly until thick and satiny.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in dill.
  • Add meatballs to sauce and simmer about 10 minutes, turning several times.
  • Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.4, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 181.9, Sodium 1046.1, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.6, Protein 26.9

GRANDMA'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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My Grandma made these and now my Mom does and they remain one of my absolute favorite meals of all time! My wife has yet to...I need to work on that :-)

Provided by mikehardy73

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 egg, broken
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 dash pepper
1 cup water
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Saute onion in oil/cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Mix ground beef, 2 tsp sugar, allspice, nutmeg & onions.
  • Mix egg with bread crumbs and 1/2 C milk until absorbed.
  • Add egg mixture to the meat mixture.
  • Form meat into 1" balls.
  • Fry meatballs in pan that onions were cooked inches.
  • Place cooked meatballs in 8x8 baking dish.
  • Heat frying pan with fat from meatballs to medium heat.
  • Add flour and slowly add 1 C water, 1 C heavy cream, 1/2 C milk, 1 tsp sugar and dash of pepper.
  • Stir constantly until it gets bubbly.
  • Pour cream mixture over meatballs.
  • Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604, Fat 43.4, SaturatedFat 22.4, Cholesterol 220, Sodium 827.2, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 5.1, Protein 28.5

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