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Swedish Meatballs

These easy Swedish meatballs are cozy and quick to make, with a creamy sauce that tastes five-star!

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, milk, egg, grated onion, and allspice until well combined.
  2. Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
  3. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the meatballs until golden brown on all sides.
  4. Remove the meatballs and add flour to the pan drippings, stirring well.
  5. Add beef broth and sour cream, then season with salt and pepper. Let it thicken.
  6. Return the meatballs to the pan and let them soak in the sauce.
  7. Serve warm, optionally with lingonberry jam or cranberry sauce.

Notes

You can freeze the meatballs before or after adding the sauce. For best results, freeze them without sauce.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Swedish
  • Diet: Paleo

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 meatballs
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Swedish meatballs, easy dinner, comfort food, quick meal, family recipe