Momma's Swedish Meatballs

Time :30 minutes
Yield :4 servings

Recipe Background

Is it even really a Sunday dinner without Momma's Swedish Meatballs? Goodness, we can smell these cooking in her kitchen in our dreams! The fork-tender, tasty, flavorful spheres have us wishing it were Sunday every day. And the good news is... you can technically have them every day because this recipe is easy-peasy. Your loved ones will be running home when they know that these always-delicious comforts from home, also known as, Momma's Swedish Meatballs, are on the dinner menu. Don't wait until Sunday, make some tonight!
Is it even really a Sunday dinner without Momma's Swedish Meatballs? Goodness, we can smell these cooking in her kitchen in our dreams! The fork-tender, tasty, flavorful spheres have us wishing it were Sunday every day. And the good news is... you can technically have them every day because this recipe is easy-peasy. Your loved ones will be running home when they know that these always-delicious comforts from home, also known as, Momma's Swedish Meatballs, are on the dinner menu. Don't wait until Sunday, make some tonight!

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup saltines crushed
  • 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 sausage
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour divided
  • 2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth divided
  • mashed potatoes cooked and hot
  • fresh parsley optional, minced

Directions

  • In a bowl, mix the egg, the saltines, the seasoned salt, the pepper, and the nutmeg.
  • Add the beef and the sausage to the egg mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly.
  • Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch balls.
  • Lightly coat the meatballs with 1/4 cup of the flour.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the meatballs and brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Add 2 cups of the broth to the meatballs and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the meatballs are cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Transfer the meatballs to a plate using a slotted spoon.
  • Mix the remaining flour and the remaining broth in a bowl until it is smooth.
  • Add the broth mixture to the sauce mixture and bring it to a boil.
  • Cook and stir the sauce mixture until it thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Return the meatballs to the pan and cook until they are heated through.
  • Serve the meatballs with the mashed potatoes, topped with the sauce, and garnished with the parsley.
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