Swedish Meatballs
“Mom fixed this Swedish meatball recipe for all sorts of family dinners, potluck suppers and PTA meetings. The scent of browning meat is intoxicating. Add to that the sweet smell of onions caramelizing, and everyone’s mouth starts watering.” —Marybeth Mank, Mesquite, Texas
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 6servings | 30minutes | 40minutes |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 6servings | 30minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 40minutes |
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 pounds ground beef
- GRAVY:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2-3/4 cups 2% milk
- 2 cans condensed beef consomme 10-1/2 oz. each, undiluted
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon each ground allspice and ground nutmeg optional
- NOODLES:
- 1 package egg noodles 16 oz.
- 1/4 cup butter cubed
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs (about 36). In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs in batches. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain, reserving drippings in pan.
- For gravy, stir flour into drippings; cook over medium-high heat until light brown (do not burn). Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Stir in consomme, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt and allspice and nutmeg if desired. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; return meatballs to pan. Cook, uncovered, until meatballs are cooked through, 15-20 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain; toss with butter. Serve with meatball mixture; sprinkle with parsley.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
6 meatballs with 1-3/4 cups noodles and about 1/3 cup gravy: 837 calories, 33g fat (14g saturated fat), 256mg cholesterol, 1744mg sodium, 82g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fibre), 50g protein.
