Mom’s Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Here’s a great recipe for family dinners, potluck suppers, PTA meetings and more!

You could easily make enough for your family supper and then take some to a friend!

Mom’s Swedish Meatballs

Prep Time: 30 Min
Cook Time: 40 Min
Ready In: 1 Hr 10 Min
Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 pounds ground beef

Gravy:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2-3/4 cups 2% milk
• 2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef consomme, undiluted
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Noodles:

• 1 package (16 ounces) egg noodles
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Directions:

Cook Meatballs:

1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
2. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly.
3. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs (about 36).
4. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in batches.
5. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain, reserving drippings in pan.

Make Gravy:

1. For gravy, stir flour into drippings; cook and stir until light brown (do not burn).
2. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
3. Stir in the consomme, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
4. Return meatballs to pan. Cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer or until meatballs are cooked through, stirring occasionally.

Noodles:

1. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions.
2. Drain; toss with butter.  Serve with meatball mixture; sprinkle with parsley.