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Grandma Prudy’s Swedish Meatballs

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These Swedish meatballs are moist and flavorful, combining ground beef and pork with a creamy sauce. They’re perfect for family gatherings or a hearty meal.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 slices white bread
  • 1 cup milk (whole milk preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (for softening onions)
  • 1 onion (chopped and divided)
  • 1 and 1/2 pounds ground beef (85% recommended)
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated is best)
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 10 dashes Tabasco sauce
  • Oil (for frying)
  • 7 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms (optional, finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon Better than Bouillon Beef Base
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3 and 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half & half)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • More kosher salt (to taste)
  • Fresh parsley or dill (for garnish)
  • 1 batch Mashed Potatoes or cooked pasta (for serving)

Instructions

  • Tear bread into pieces, pour in milk, and let it soak.
  • Melt butter in a skillet, add half of the chopped onion, and sauté until soft.
  • Mix soaked bread with softened onions, ground meats, eggs, and spices.
  • Shape the mixture into meatballs and chill if time allows.
  • Fry meatballs in oil until browned on all sides.
  • Sauté remaining onions and mushrooms in the skillet.
  • Make a roux with flour and gradually add water, mixing well.
  • Stir in the meatballs and heavy cream, simmer until cooked through.

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Notes

High-quality ingredients enhance flavor.
Avoid overmixing to keep meatballs tender.
Simmer sauce slowly for best flavor.

  • Author: jeremy
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Swedish

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 12
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 20
  • Cholesterol: 100