Swedish Meatballs
Swedish Meatballs is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Mix breadcrumbs and 1/3 cup stock in a small bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionMix breadcrumbs and 1/3 cup stock in a small bowl.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and sauté until browned, about 10 minutes.
Transfer onion to a large bowl.
Wipe out pan and return to medium heat.
Add bacon and cook until crisp.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to bowl with onion. (Reserve bacon fat.) Add next 8 ingredients to bowl with onion mixture, mixing with your hands to blend.
Fold in breadcrumb mixture.
Using a 1 tablespoon measure, roll meat mixture into balls; transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter with reserved bacon fat in a large heavy pot over medium-low heat.
Working in 3 batches and adding 1 tablespoon butter between batches, brown meatballs on all sides, about 6-8 minutes per batch.
Transfer meatballs to a plate.
Drain all but 2 tablespoons drippings from pot.
Whisk in flour until smooth paste forms.
Stir in 2 cups stock; bring to a simmer, whisking often.
Return meatballs to pot.
Cover; simmer until meatballs are cooked, 5-6 minutes.
Remove from heat, whisk in sour cream, and stir to coat meatballs.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.