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
- 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 527.77 kcal High
- Protein 23.67 g Good Source
- Carbs 28.61 g Moderate
- Total Fat 33.63 g High
- Saturated Fat 13.98 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 127.28 mg High
- Sodium 489.44 mg High
- Fiber 0.89 g Low Source
- Sugar 6.03 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.81 g Moderate
- Calcium 81.86 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.16 mg Moderate
- Potassium 122.55 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 32.45 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.09 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.71 mcg Low Source
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 527.77 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 527.77 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.
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