swedish meatballs

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80 Pinches
Evansville, IN
Updated on Feb 5, 2012

This recipe has been in our family for over 100 years. For as long as I can remember it's been a staple for Christmas Dinner. It takes a while to make, but well worth the wait and it's better when made a day ahead.

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Ingredients

  • SAUCE
  • 1 1/2 cups ketchup
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon tabasco sauce
  • MEATBALLS
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups italian style bread crumbs
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon accent
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon horseradish
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1/8 teaspoon tabasco sauce

How To Make swedish meatballs

  • Step 1
    In a large sauce or slow cooker, combine all the sauce ingredients. Let simmer while preparing meatballs.
  • Step 2
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Set out a broiler pan with a rack.
  • Step 3
    In a large bowl, mix the beef and bread crumbs by hand until well blended. In a small bowl combine the remaining meatball ingredients and pour over beef mixture. Mix by hand until well blended. If mixture seems to dry, add another egg and mix well.
  • Step 4
    Roll meat mixture into 3/4 to 1 inch balls and place on broiler rack. Bake each batch of meatballs 12-15 minutes. Carefully add the cooked meeatballs to the sauce. When all the meatballs are in the sauce simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring frequently.
  • Step 5
    Let suacepan or crock pot cool and refrigerate over night. Reheat 3-4 hours before serving. Enjoy!

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