Swedish Meatballs I

Health score
10%
Swedish Meatballs I
75 min.
5
473kcal

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey to Sweden with this delectable Swedish Meatballs recipe! Perfect for a cozy lunch or a sumptuous dinner, this main dish promises to tantalize your taste buds with its rich flavors and textures. With a preparation time of just 75 minutes, it's an easy-to-make meal that serves 5, ensuring there's plenty for everyone to enjoy. Each serving comes in at a satisfying 473 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

This recipe artfully combines the classic elements of Swedish cuisine with familiar comfort food ingredients. The star of the show, the tender meatballs, are crafted from a mixture of ground beef, cream of wheat, onion, and a hint of milk, all bound together by an egg. The secret to their succulent texture lies in the baking method, which locks in moisture and ensures each meatball is cooked to perfection.

The meatballs are then nestled into a casserole dish, where they are enveloped in a luscious sauce made from a harmonious blend of condensed cream of chicken and mushroom soups, enriched with evaporated milk. The result is a rich, creamy sauce that envelops every meatball, delivering a symphony of flavors with each bite. A sprinkling of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and an extra layer of freshness to this hearty dish.

Whether you're a fan of traditional Swedish fare or simply in the mood for a comforting, home-cooked meal, this Swedish Meatballs recipe is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. So why wait? Fire up your oven, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 10.8 ounce cream of chicken soup canned
  • 10.8 ounce cream of mushroom soup canned
  • 0.3 cup cream of wheat cereal dry
  •  eggs 
  • 12 fluid ounce evaporated milk canned
  • tablespoon parsley fresh chopped
  • pound ground beef 
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • 0.3 cup onion minced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • whisk
  • casserole dish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg and the milk.
  3. Add the beef, cream of wheat and onion and mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls.
  4. Place balls on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 20 minutes.
  6. Drain meatballs on paper towels, if needed. Then place meatballs in a lightly greased 2 quart casserole dish. In a separate medium bowl, combine the soups with the evaporated milk, stirring until smooth.
  7. Pour over the meatballs.
  8. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for another 40 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories473kcal
Protein23.35%
Fat57.47%
Carbs19.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28
Glycemic Load
2.27
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
18.604347809501%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.72mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.4mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
1.63mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:472.8kcal
23.64%
Fat:29.85g
45.93%
Saturated Fat:12.51g
78.2%
Carbohydrates:22.42g
7.47%
Net Carbohydrates:21.77g
7.92%
Sugar:8.47g
9.41%
Cholesterol:127.11mg
42.37%
Sodium:1024.66mg
44.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.29g
54.58%
Vitamin B12:2.3µg
38.28%
Phosphorus:378.3mg
37.83%
Zinc:5.49mg
36.57%
Iron:6.08mg
33.76%
Vitamin B2:0.53mg
31.28%
Selenium:21.1µg
30.15%
Vitamin B3:5.98mg
29.92%
Calcium:296.91mg
29.69%
Vitamin B6:0.43mg
21.28%
Manganese:0.36mg
18.22%
Potassium:626.43mg
17.9%
Vitamin K:17.77µg
16.93%
Copper:0.29mg
14.75%
Vitamin B5:1.39mg
13.87%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.97%
Magnesium:46.77mg
11.69%
Folate:34.85µg
8.71%
Vitamin A:415.38IU
8.31%
Vitamin E:0.95mg
6.33%
Vitamin C:3.07mg
3.72%
Vitamin D:0.47µg
3.15%
Fiber:0.65g
2.59%
Source:Allrecipes