GRANDMA'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS

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My mother made these hearty meatballs when we were growing up, and now my kids love them, too. My daughter likes to help shake the meatballs in flour. -Karin Ness, Big Lake, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 10 crackers)
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth, divided
Hot mashed potatoes
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients. Add beef and sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls; toss with 1/4 cup flour, coating lightly., In a large skillet, brown meatballs over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until meatballs are cooked through, 5-6 minutes., Remove meatballs with a slotted spoon. Mix the remaining flour and broth until smooth; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Return meatballs to pan; heat through. Serve with mashed potatoes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 846mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

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