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Classic Swedish Meatballs

Name: Classic Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-2/3 cups evaporated milk, divided; 2/3 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; Dash pepper; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 2 teaspoons butter; 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules; 1 cup boiling water; 1/2 cup cold water; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Canned lingonberries, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling Cook: 20 min.

Makes

3-1/2 dozen

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023

I'm a "Svenska flicka" (Swedish girl) from northwest Iowa, where many Swedes settled at the turn of the century. This recipe was given to me by a Swedish friend. It's obviously a 20th century version of a 19th century favorite, since back then they didn't have bouillon cubes or evaporated milk! I think you'll agree that these modern-day "Kottbullar" are very tasty. —Emily Gould, Hawarden, Iowa

Ingredients

1-2/3 cups evaporated milk, divided
2/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon allspice
Dash pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Canned lingonberries, optional

Directions

Combine 2/3 cup evaporated milk with the next 5 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Refrigerate until chilled.

With wet hands, shape meat mixture into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Pour over meatballs; bring to a boil. Cover; simmer 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir together cold water and flour. Remove meatballs from skillet; skim fat, reserving juices. Add flour mixture and remaining 1 cup evaporated milk to pan juices; cook, uncovered, over low heat, stirring until sauce thickens.
Return meatballs to skillet. Stir in lemon juice. If desired, top with lingonberries.

Nutrition Facts

1 meatball: 36 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

Classic Swedish Meatballs

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