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

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