Swedish Meatballs Or Meatballs Marinara Recipe

Cooking

1. 1

   Prepare the Meatball Mixture

   In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Mix until just combined.

2. 2

   Form the Meatballs

   Using your hands, form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.

3. 3

   Cook the Meatballs

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for about 20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.

4. 4

   Prepare the Sauce (for Marinara Option)

   In a saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Serve

   Serve the meatballs with the marinara sauce over pasta, or with a side of lingonberry sauce for the Swedish version.