Authentic Swedish Meatballs (From a Swede)
Authentic Swedish Meatballs (From a Swede) feature a tender blend of beef and pork, subtly seasoned with white pepper and a hint of sweetness for classic Nordic balance. They’re rich, buttery, and perfectly bite-sized—ideal for holiday spreads, dinner parties, or a comforting family meal, especially with lingonberry sauce or a creamy accompaniment.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Authentic Swedish Meatballs (From a Swede), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 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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- 38
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a frying pan over low heat; cook and stir the onion in the melted butter until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the bread crumbs, water, and half-and-half; let sit for about 2 minutes. Stir in the cooked onion, ground beef, ground pork, salt, white pepper, and sugar until well combined. Shape the mixture into about 48 very small meatballs.
- 3
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet; add the meatballs. Brown them slowly, allowing about 25 minutes, until they are cooked through in the center and no longer pink. Shake the pan occasionally for even cooking.
- Calories 68.55 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 3.56 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 2.06 g 1%
- Total Fat 4.9 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 2.19 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 16.45 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 35.24 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.15 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.27 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 10.74 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.37 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 16.31 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.53 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Authentic Swedish Meatballs (From a Swede) is a Scandinavian appetizer recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 24, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Butter, Diced Onion, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 68.55 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Authentic Swedish Meatballs (From a Swede)?
- It is a Scandinavian meatball recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Authentic Swedish Meatballs (From a Swede) made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Butter, Diced Onion, Ground Beef, Ground Pork. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Authentic Swedish Meatballs (From a Swede)?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 68.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Authentic Swedish Meatballs (From a Swede) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Authentic Swedish Meatballs (From a Swede) healthy?
- Authentic Swedish Meatballs (From a Swede) has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 68.55 calories and 3.56 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.19 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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