Grandma's Authentic Swedish Meatballs
Grandma's Authentic Swedish Meatballs feature tender beef-and-pork morsels in a tangy sour cream gravy that’s silky and well-seasoned. The bread crumbs and onion keep the meatballs juicy, while paprika and Worcestershire add warmth and depth—perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner served with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandma's Authentic Swedish Meatballs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 34
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the beef, sausage, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, parsley, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper in a large bowl. Shape the mixture into meatballs.
- 2
Warm the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the meatballs in batches, turning as needed, until browned and heated through, 6 to 8 minutes.
- 3
Stir the boiling water, sour cream, flour, paprika, and pepper together in a deep saucepan over low heat. Add the meatballs and simmer until thickened and heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 535.78 kcal High 27%
- Protein 24.35 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 29.29 g 11%
- Total Fat 33.98 g High 44%
- Saturated Fat 14.21 g High 71%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 137.12 mg High 46%
- Sodium 486.69 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 2.63 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 6.09 g --
- Added Sugars 3.81 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 85.14 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.25 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 148.11 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 26.8 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 1.12 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.41 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grandma's Authentic Swedish Meatballs is a Scandinavian appetizer recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 535.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandma's Authentic Swedish Meatballs?
- It is a Scandinavian meatball recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Grandma's Authentic Swedish Meatballs made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Eggs, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grandma's Authentic Swedish Meatballs?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 535.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandma's Authentic Swedish Meatballs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Grandma's Authentic Swedish Meatballs healthy?
- Grandma's Authentic Swedish Meatballs has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 535.78 calories and 24.35 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 486.69 mg (21% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 14.21 g (71% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.81 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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