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
- 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
- Protein 26.94 g Good Source
- Carbs 25.11 g Moderate
- Total Fat 38.99 g High
- Saturated Fat 14.33 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 140.91 mg High
- Sodium 386.89 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.73 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.92 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.52 g Low Source
- Calcium 157.18 mg Moderate
- Iron 4.56 mg Good Source
- Potassium 526.19 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 277.65 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 46.37 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.52 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
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.
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