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Is it even really a Sunday dinner without Momma's Swedish Meatballs? Goodness, we can smell these cooking in her kitchen in our dreams! The fork-tender, tasty, flavorful spheres have us wishing it were Sunday every day. And the good news is... you can technically have them every day because this recipe is easy-peasy. Your loved ones will be running home when they know that these always-delicious comforts from home, also known as, Momma's Swedish Meatballs, are on the dinner menu. Don't wait until Sunday, make some tonight!
Ingredients
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup saltines, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth, divided
- mashed potatoes, cooked and hot
- fresh parsley, optional, minced
Directions
Step 1 -In a bowl, mix the egg, the saltines, the seasoned salt, the pepper, and the nutmeg.
Step 2 -Add the beef and the sausage to the egg mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly.
Step 3 -Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch balls.
Step 4 -Lightly coat the meatballs with 1/4 cup of the flour.
Step 5 -In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the meatballs and brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 6 -Add 2 cups of the broth to the meatballs and bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 7 -Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the meatballs are cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
Step 8 -Transfer the meatballs to a plate using a slotted spoon.
Step 9 -Mix the remaining flour and the remaining broth in a bowl until it is smooth.
Step 10 -Add the broth mixture to the sauce mixture and bring it to a boil.
Step 11 -Cook and stir the sauce mixture until it thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 12 -Return the meatballs to the pan and cook until they are heated through.
Step 13 -Serve the meatballs with the mashed potatoes, topped with the sauce, and garnished with the parsley.
