Grandma's Authentic Swedish Meatballs

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Family recipe straight from Sweden. This is a favorite dish any time that I make it and is often requested by my foodie friends. Serve with mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

Submitted by KamiBelyeu
Published on October 12, 2019
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • ½ pound bulk pork sausage

  • ¾ cup bread crumbs

  • ½ onion, diced

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed

Cream Sauce:

  • 2 cups boiling water

  • ¾ cup sour cream

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Mix beef, sausage, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, parsley, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper in a large bowl. Form into meatballs.

  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry meatballs in batches, turning as needed, until browned and heated through, 6 to 8 minutes.

  3. Mix boiling water, sour cream, flour, paprika, and pepper together in a deep saucepan over low heat. Add the meatballs and let simmer until thickened and heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

437 Calories
28g Fat
22g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 437
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 1096mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 111mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 379mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.