The Incredible Swedish Meatball
The Incredible Swedish Meatball features tender beef-and-pork morsels coated in a velvety, tangy cream gravy with hints of paprika and Worcestershire. Balanced seasoning and a smooth, rich sauce make it a comforting classic, perfect for cozy dinners or casual gatherings. Serve over noodles or mashed potatoes to soak up every bit of that creamy goodness.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in The Incredible Swedish Meatball, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, bread crumbs, egg, and milk. Season with parsley, Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Combine well with your hands. Form into walnut-size balls and set them on the baking dish.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn the meatballs frequently so they brown evenly on all sides.
- 4
For the sauce: In a saucepan, mix the oil, flour, paprika, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Cook over medium heat until it sizzles. Stir in the hot water and sour cream until smooth and heated through.
- 5
After the meatballs have baked for 30 minutes, pour the sauce over them and return the dish to the oven for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Calories 564.45 kcal High 28%
- Protein 26.94 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 25.11 g 9%
- Total Fat 38.99 g High 50%
- Saturated Fat 14.33 g High 72%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.91 mg High 47%
- Sodium 378.6 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 2.73 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 2.92 g --
- Added Sugars 0.52 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 155.45 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 4.74 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 533.41 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 33.95 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 2.92 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.43 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
The Incredible Swedish Meatball is a Scandinavian appetizer recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bottled Water, and Bread Crumbs. Each serving provides about 564.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is The Incredible Swedish Meatball?
- It is a Scandinavian meatball recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is The Incredible Swedish Meatball made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bottled Water, Bread Crumbs, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make The Incredible Swedish Meatball?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 564.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is The Incredible Swedish Meatball easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is The Incredible Swedish Meatball healthy?
- The Incredible Swedish Meatball has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 564.45 calories and 26.94 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 378.6 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.33 g (72% 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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