Swedish Meatballs Recipe

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Swedish Meatballs
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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb hamburger
  • 1/4 lb ground pork
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup cream, light
  • cooked egg noodles (optional)

Directions:

  1. Sauteé chopped onions in 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy skillet until preferred softness is reached.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, whisk egg.
  3. Add bread crumbs and milk.
  4. Whisk together and let stand for 10 minutes.
  5. Add remaining meatball ingredients and mix well.
  6. Form into balls about 3/4 inch in diameter.
  7. In same skillet, melt an additional 2 tablespoons butter.
  8. Brown meatballs on all sides.
  9. Remove meatballs from skillet and place in a casserole dish.
  10. Over medium heat, add the rest of the dry ingredients to the butter and drippings in the skillet, stirring well.
  11. Slowly add the water and cream, stirring constantly.
  12. Cook until thickened.
  13. Pour gravy over meatballs in casserole.
  14. Keep warm in a slow oven until ready to serve.
  15. My family likes these served with hot buttered noodles, but they would go well with mashed potatoes, too.
  16. Serve with a fresh green salad and/ or cooked broccoli for a lovely meal.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 445.96 Kcal (1867 kJ)
Calories from fat 222.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.77g 38%
Cholesterol 66.24mg 22%
Sodium 1490.99mg 62%
Potassium 326.31mg 7%
Total Carbs 39.79g 13%
Sugars 9.95g 40%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7%
Protein 15.99g 32%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 163.4mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 202.15 Kcal (846 kJ)
Calories from fat 101.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.23g 38%
Cholesterol 30.02mg 22%
Sodium 675.84mg 62%
Potassium 147.91mg 7%
Total Carbs 18.04g 13%
Sugars 4.51g 40%
Dietary Fiber 0.77g 7%
Protein 7.25g 32%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 1.5mg 18%
Calcium 74.1mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.6
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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