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Swedish Meatballs
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Create authentic Swedish meatballs that rival your favorite Scandinavian restaurant with this detailed recipe combining ground chuck and pork seasoned with a precise blend of cardamom, nutmeg, and dill weed. The meatballs are perfectly browned then served with a velvety cream sauce made from pan drippings, beef broth, and light cream. This classic comfort food features the signature Swedish balance of savory meat with warming spices and creamy sauce, delicious served over noodles or with lingonberry jam.
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Ingredients
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 c. milk
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
3 T. margarine
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1 lb. ground chuck
1/4 lb. ground pork
1 3/4 t. salt

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3/4 t. dill weed
1/4 t. allspice
1/8 t. nutmeg
1/8 t. cardamon
3 T. flour
1/8 t. pepper
1 can (10 1/2-oz.) beef broth
1/2 c. light cream

Directions

In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, and dry bread crumbs.
In a large skillet heat 1 T. margarine.
Sauté chopped onion until soft, about five minutes. Lift out with slotted spoon.
Add to bread crumb mixture, along with ground chuck and ground pork, 1 1/2 t. salt, 1/4 t. dill weed, the allspice, nutmeg and cardamon.
With wooden spoon or your hands, mix well to combine.
Refrigerate, covered for 1 hour.
Shape meat mixture into meatballs, each about 1 inch in diameter.
Preheat oven to 325°.
In remaining hot margarine, saute meatballs, about half at a time, until browned all over.
Remove meatballs to a 2 qt. casserole as they are browned.
Remove skillet from heat.
Pour off drippings.
Measure 2 T. drippings, adding more margarine if necessary.
Pour back into skillet; add flour, the remaining 1/4 t. salt, and pepper stirring together to make a smooth mixture.
Gradually stir in beef broth; bring mixture to boiling, stirring constantly.
Add cream and remaining 1/2 t. dill weed.
Pour over meatballs in casserole.
Bake, covered, 30 minutes.
Garnish top of meatballs with fresh dill sprigs, if desired.

Servings\Yield
Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 385; Total Fat: 26g (Saturated Fat: 11g); Cholesterol: 145mg; Sodium: 1010mg; Total Carbohydrates: 13g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 3g); Protein: 24g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
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Swedish Meatballs was added on February 10, 2007 and last updated on October 25, 2021.
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