MOM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS RECIPE

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This is a fabulous classic way to make Swedish meatballs with fresh ingredients. Making a roux with the meat drippings creates a wonderfully rich gravy. We loved the addition of consomme. It really packed in a lot of flavor. The meatballs are seasoned perfectly and cook down into the gravy. Pouring the meatballs and gravy over...

Provided by Marybeth Mank

Categories     Beef

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 19

MEATBALLS
3 lb ground beef
1 white onion, diced
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 c seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/2 c fresh chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tsp coarse ground salt
1 tsp coarse ground pepper
GRAVY
4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 can(s) beef consomme (10.5 oz each)
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 c milk
1 tsp coarse ground salt
1 tsp coarse ground pepper
SERVING/PLATING
12 oz medium egg noodles, cooked according to directions
1/4 c butter
3 Tbsp fresh chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Place a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. While the pan is heating, thoroughly mix together ground beef, diced onion, eggs, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper. Form mixture into 3/4- to 1-inch meatballs.
  • 2. Brown meatballs on all sides, in batches if necessary. Use a slotted spoon to remove browned meatballs to a heatproof plate. Leave drippings in pan.
  • 3. Sprinkle flour over drippings and whisk until combined. Cook for 3-4 minutes or just until flour turns light golden brown.
  • 4. Slowly whisk in consomme and Worcestershire. Add milk, salt, and pepper while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
  • 5. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or just until gravy starts to thicken.
  • 6. Add meatballs back to pan along with any accumulated juices; gently toss to coat meatballs. Lower heat to medium and simmer for uncovered for 10-15 minutes or just until meatballs are cooked through.
  • 7. Toss hot cooked egg noodles with butter to coat.
  • 8. Divide noodles among six dinner plates. Top with 4-6 meatballs and some of the gravy; sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.

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