Best Secret Swedish Meatballs Recipes

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SWEDISH MEATBALLS WITH SECRET INGREDIENT



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When I was growing up there was a chain of Swedish Smorgasbord restaurants in the area which I lived. It wasn't until about 10 years ago that I met the original owner of that chain at a private party in the last remaining restaurant in the chain. He cooked the foods for this party himself with his son who at that time was the manager of that one remaining establishment. One of the dishes that he served, personally to the 20+ persons invited, was his Swedish Meatballs. They were the absolute best tasting meatballs I ever ate. I took him aside and asked him quietly..."is the wonderful taste in these meatballs the fennel seeds in the sauce?" He smiled and whispered back..."yes that is my secret for making the best Swedish meatballs". I came upon a recipe for Swedish Meatballs at Group Recipes.com that sounded so similar to that recipe so I wanted to post this version for the ZWT #6 2010 Scandinavian Region.

Provided by CarrolJ

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 30-40 small meatballs, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb ground pork
1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion (well minced)
3 eggs
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
gravy
2 cups beef stock
1 teaspoon fennel seed
salt & pepper
1 tablespoon Kitchen Bouquet (optional for color)
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Put eggs, spices and minced onion in a bowl, mix it all together.
  • Add meat, mix well so everything is nicely blended.
  • Shape small meatballs and brown them on all sides.
  • Cook over medium heat until liquids run clear of blood.
  • Add the beef stock, kitchen bouquet, salt and pepper, and fennel seeds and simmer on low heat about 20 minutes.
  • In a small bowl mix the 1/4 cup of water and the flour well for a thickner.
  • Add the thickner to the meat stirring constantly.
  • Cook until the the sauce thickens.
  • Add the cream and just heat until the cream is blended well and hot.
  • Be careful not to let it boil or it will curdle the cream.

SECRET SWEDISH MEATBALLS



Secret Swedish Meatballs image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lb lean ground beef
2 medium size eggs
1 medium onion
1 cup crushed cracker crumbs
Garlic, celery salt & pepper - all to taste
1 can Campbell's cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1 cup milk
1/4 tsp liquid smoke
1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef, eggs, onion, cracker crumbs, garlic, celery salt & pepper in a large bowl. Mix well and form into balls, the size is your choice. Cook on medium heat until golden brown, drain grease if any.
  • Mix soups together with milk and add to the meatballs. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add smoke and vanilla (they are the secrets) making sure you blend in well. Simmer for another 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

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