Swedish Meatballs
My mother made these hearty meatballs when we were growing up, and now my kids love them, too.
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Serving size: 4
Calories per serving: 433
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serving size: 4
Calories per serving: 433
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 10 crackers)
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk pork sausages
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
2 1/2 cups beef broth, divided
Hot mashed potato
Minced fresh parsley, optional
Directions:
Mix first 4 ingredients and nutmeg if desired. Add beef and sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls; toss with 1/4 cup flour, coating lightly.
In a large skillet, brown meatballs over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until meatballs are cooked through, 5-6 minutes.
Remove meatballs with a slotted spoon. Mix the remaining flour and broth until smooth; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Return meatballs to pan; heat through. Serve with mashed potatoes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Source: tasteofhome.com
In a large skillet, brown meatballs over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until meatballs are cooked through, 5-6 minutes.
Remove meatballs with a slotted spoon. Mix the remaining flour and broth until smooth; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Return meatballs to pan; heat through. Serve with mashed potatoes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Source: tasteofhome.com
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