Yowza! These Swedish Meatballs are fabulous! Very easy to make with such simple ingredients, and they’re just delicious. This recipe has been in my family for years – friends and family wait all year to eat them.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ pound ground pork
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ¾ cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups boiling water
- ¾ cup sour cream
Steps
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, bread crumbs, egg, and milk. Season with parsley, Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Mix well with your hands. Shape into walnut-size balls, and place on baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes in preheated oven. Turn frequently so they brown evenly on all sides.
- To make the sauce: In a saucepan, combine oil, flour, paprika, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Cook over medium heat until sizzling. Stir in hot water and sour cream until smooth and heated through.
- When meatballs have cooked 30 minutes, pour sauce over the top, and return to the oven for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
