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Medium 1 hr 15 min~520 kcal 9/10
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Swedish Meatballs
Small beef and beef meatballs simmer briefly in a creamy stock gravy and are served with mashed potatoes and a tart berry spoonful.
Medium⏱️ 50 min📖 1 min readServes 4~460 kcal🇸🇪 Scandinavian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 25 min cook
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Timeline
Total 50 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 500 gr Ground beef
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Breadcrumbs
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Milk
- 1 adet Egg
- 1 adet Onion
For cooking
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Butter
For the sauce
- 1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Flour
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Beef stock
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Cream
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the breadcrumbs with the milk and let them swell for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 2
Grate the onion, then knead it with the ground beef, egg, soaked breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Roll the mixture into walnut-sized beef meatballs.
- 4
Brown the beef meatballs in a pan with half the butter for 10 minutes, turning them as they cook.
10 min10:00 - 5
Set the beef meatballs aside, then toast the remaining butter and flour in the same pan for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 6
Add the beef stock and cream, stirring for 5 minutes until the sauce is smooth.
5 min05:00 - 7
Return the beef meatballs to the sauce, cook over low heat for 6 minutes, and serve.
6 min06:00
💡 Tip: If you cannot find lingonberry, use low-sugar cranberry jam; strawberry jam makes the sauce too sweet.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve as a relaxed weekend plate with mashed potatoes, pickled cucumbers, and optional cranberry jam.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~460
kcal calories
28
g protein
28
g carbs
28
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 24%Fat 52%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Swedish Meatballs make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Swedish Meatballs take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 50 minutes in total.Is Swedish Meatballs difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Swedish Meatballs have?
Approximately 460 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 28g, fat: 28g.Which allergens does Swedish Meatballs contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Swedish Meatballs belong to?
This recipe belongs to Scandinavian cuisine.How many ingredients does Swedish Meatballs need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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