Old Fashioned Swedish Meatballs for #SundaySupper Holiday Drinks & Appetizers

Sunday, December 16, 2012
My Nanny's Swedish Meatballs were one of those delicious dishes we could always count on while visiting my Grandparents over the holiday's. Nanny was half Swedish, half Portuguese and I grew up with an assortment of homemade dishes.

This recipe came all the way from Sweden and passed down from generation to generation. It is authentic and very easy to make. You will most likely find that most of the ingredients are already in your kitchen. If you have kids or grandchildren, have them help you out making the tiny meatballs. It was one of my cherished memories of my Nanny. I had so much fun helping her in the kitchen growing up.

This recipe is a 5 star recipe on my Just a Pinch Recipe page and has been family approved and tested. I know if my Nanny was alive today, she would be very honored.

Ingredients
 MEATBALLS
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 c yellow onion
1 Tbsp fresh parsley
1 egg
1/8 tsp pepper
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
3/4 c bread crumbs (plain flavor)
1/4 c salted butter
GRAVY
1/4 c flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp pepper
2 c boiling water
3/4 c heavy whipping cream
1 beef boullion cube

Directions
1. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT BUTTER for meatballs and make into tiny meatballs
2. Brown meatballs in butter
3. While meatballs are cooking, combine all ingredients for gravy on medium heat
4. Combine the meatballs and the sauce, simmer on low for 40 minutes
5. Serve as an appetizer or over egg noodles for a main entree

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18 comments

  1. I love a Swedish meatball! These look delicious.

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  2. I love Swedish meatballs, but I've never made them! Can't wait to try these!

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  3. Bookmarking and making this very soon. I haven't had Swedish meatballs in forever and I love how easy this recipie is (along with that it is an old recipe).

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  4. These are wonderful meatballs, I only made them once, so thanks for reminding me of them!

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  5. Love Swedish meatballs, going to made these soon!

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  6. Mmmm - swedish meatballs! You can't go wrong with a classic, and they are perfect as an appetizer at a party!!!

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  7. I love good Swedish Meatballs - and these sound like the best of the best! Absolutely gorgeous!

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  8. Meatballs are always a favorite. Delicious! ~ Bea @ galactodpx

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  9. Cozy holiday memories are flooding back, so delicious

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  10. I hate to admit this, but I'm not sure I have ever had Swedish meatballs... clearly I haven't lived and I need to make these ASAP

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  11. I love meatballs, they are on of my favorite appetizers ever! These look amazing!

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  12. I love, love, love Swedish meatballs. I am not afraid to admit that we have taken trips to Ikea just to enjoy some meatballs. Although I promised my husband that this next year I would attempt them myself. Your version looks amazing.

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  13. I don't think I've had Swedish meatballs since I was a child! It's time I remedy that...hubby would adore these!!!

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  14. Mmmmm! Your meatballs look so creamy and delicious!

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  15. Looks absolutely delicious and I know why its been a family favorite for so many years :)Love it!

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  16. I seriously LOVE meatballs - I'll never turn them down at a party. Thank you for sharing your grandmother's recipe. There's something very special about recipes passed down through many generations. Happy holidays!

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  17. These remind me of my parents house on holidays. This was always a staple at the party.

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  18. OMG...I WANT these babies over some egg noodles NOW!!!!!! Awesome photo too!!!!

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