Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1.5 lbs

ground beef

0.5 cup

onion

chopped

0.75 cup

breadcrumbs

1 unit

egg

0.5 cup

milk

1 tbsp

dried parsley

1 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

0.5 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

pepper

0.5 tsp

nutmeg

6 unit

mushrooms

drained

0.25 cup

vegetable oil

0.25 cup

all-purpose flour

1 tsp

paprika

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

pepper

2 cups

boiling water

0.75 cup

sour cream

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
~5 min

Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 3
~5 min

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onion, bread crumbs, egg, and milk.

Step 4
~5 min

Season with parsley, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg.

Step 5
~5 min

Mix well with your hands.

Step 6
~5 min

Shape into walnut-size balls.

Step 7
~5 min

Place meatballs on the prepared baking dish.

Step 8
~5 min

Bake for 30 minutes in preheated oven.

Step 9
~5 min

Turn meatballs frequently so they brown evenly on all sides.

Step 10
~5 min

To make the sauce: In a saucepan, combine oil, flour, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.

Step 11
~5 min

Cook over medium heat until bubbling.

Step 12
~5 min

Stir in hot water and sour cream until smooth and heated through.

Step 13
~5 min

Add mushrooms.

Step 14
~5 min

When meatballs have cooked for 30 minutes, pour sauce over the top.

Step 15
~5 min

Return to the oven for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 16
~5 min

Serve hot over egg noodles or rice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a richer flavor.

Add a splash of red wine to the sauce for extra depth.

Serve with mashed potatoes instead of noodles or rice.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Meatballs can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Egg Noodles

Mashed Potatoes

Rice

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Salad
Steamed Vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Sweden

Cultural Significance

A classic Swedish dish often served during holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Midsummer

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Holiday dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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