TRUE OLD-FASHIONED SWEDISH MEATBALLS

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This is my Nanny's handed-down family recipe. Her father was from Sweden. This recipe has been in my family for years.

Provided by Megan Wood

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 18

MEATBALLS
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 c yellow onion
1 Tbsp fresh parsley
1 egg
1/8 tsp pepper
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
3/4 c bread crumbs (plain flavor)
1/4 c salted butter
GRAVY
1/4 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp pepper
2 c boiling water
3/4 c sweet cream or heavy whipping cream
1 beef boullion cube

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT BUTTER for meatballs.
  • 2. Make them into tiny meatballs.
  • 3. Brown meatballs in butter.
  • 4. While meatballs are cooking, combine all ingredients for gravy on medium heat.
  • 5. Combine the meatballs and the sauce. Simmer on low for 40 minutes.
  • 6. Serve as an appetizer or over egg noodles for a main entree.

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