Italian Or Swedish Meatballs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Swedish Meatball Sauce Ingredients
Italian Meatball Sauce Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mix Meatball Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes or until they are browned and cooked through.
Swedish Meatball Sauce Preparation
- 4
Make Sauce
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour until a paste forms. Gradually add the beef broth, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.
- 5
Add Cream and Seasoning
Stir in the heavy cream, soy sauce, and nutmeg. Let it simmer for a few minutes. Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the sauce and coat them well.
Italian Meatball Sauce Preparation
- 6
Make Sauce
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and let it simmer for about 15 minutes. Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the sauce and stir until coated.