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From Betty Crocker Best Recipes, this unassuming dinner is so flavorful, we had to bring it back from our original first Betty Crocker cookbook! Savory meatballs made with both beef and pork and plenty of seasonings make these meatballs worth the effort. A simple, tasty sour cream gravy will put these at the top of your favorites in your dinner rotation.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Dec 12, 2023
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What Are Swedish Meatballs?

It starts with meatballs that are made with both beef and pork, panko breadcrumbs and savory seasonings. But what sets Swedish meatballs apart is the unique seasoned sour cream gravy. Our one-pot Swedish Meatballs makes everything in one skillet, to help cut down on the dishes!

How Should I Serve Swedish Meatballs?

You’re going to love the gravy so much; you won’t want to miss a single drop! Serve the meatballs and gravy over cooked egg noodles, rice, or even mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 3/4 cup Progresso™ Plain Panko Crispy Bread Crumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teapoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 egg

Gravy

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour*
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Steps

  • 1
    In large bowl, mix meatball ingredients until well blended. Shape into 24 meatballs (about 1 3/4-inch each). In 12-inch skillet, cook meatballs over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until browned. Remove meatballs from skillet to heatproof plate; cover to keep warm. Drain fat from skillet, leaving browned bits in pan.
  • 2
    In same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. With whisk, stir in flour, paprika, salt and pepper until bubbly. Slowly add water, stirring constantly over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens.
  • 3
    Add meatballs to gravy. Cook over medium-low heat 8 to 10 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked. Stir in sour cream until blended.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Prepare as directed--except substitute 1 package (24 oz) frozen meatballs or turkey meatballs for the meatballs. Heat as directed on package. Continue as directed in step 2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does “until browned” for the meatballs mean the interiors are brown?

For our one-pot Swedish meatballs, we mean only until the surface is completely brown because the meatballs will continue to cook in the sauce.

Why is my gravy lumpy?

Be sure to use a whisk to stir in the flour and seasonings. Add the water slowly, stirring with the whisk to help the flour mixture to mix smoothly into the water.

Nutrition

430 Calories, 29g Total Fat, 25g Protein, 17g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
430
Calories from Fat
260
Total Fat
29g
45%
Saturated Fat
14g
69%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
140mg
46%
Sodium
490mg
20%
Potassium
360mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
3g
Protein
25g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

  • We love meatballs for supper! They bring fun and surprise to the dinner table. Our make-ahead turkey meatballs or Italian meatballs are great recipes to have ready when time is short.
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