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

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