Swedish Meatballs
Stir baked meatballs into a rich cream sauce for this classic meatball recipe. Serve over noodles or with mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
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1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
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2/3 cup half-and-half, light cream, or milk
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1 slightly beaten egg
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1/2 cup finely chopped onion
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1/4 cup finely snipped parsley
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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3/4 pound lean ground beef
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1/2 pound ground veal
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1/4 pound ground pork
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2 tablespoons margarine or butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2/3 cup half-and-half, light cream, or milk
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1-1/4 cups water
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1 teaspoon instant beef bouillon granules
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1/2 teaspoon instant coffee crystals
Directions
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In a mixing bowl soak the bread crumbs in 2/3 cup half-and-half for 5 minutes. Add egg, onion, parsley, salt, ginger, and nutmeg. Add ground meats; mix well. Shape into 1- to 1-1/4-inch meatballs.
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In an ungreased shallow baking pan bake meatballs in a 350 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. Drain well on paper towels.
3
Meanwhile, melt margarine or butter in a large skillet. Stir in flour. Stir in the remaining half-and-half, the water, bouillon granules, and coffee crystals. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add meatballs to skillet and heat through, about 1 minute. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 270, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 399 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 21 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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