swedish meatballs
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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
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Step 1In a large sauce or slow cooker, combine all the sauce ingredients. Let simmer while preparing meatballs.
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Step 2Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Set out a broiler pan with a rack.
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Step 3In 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.
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Step 4Roll 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.
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Step 5Let suacepan or crock pot cool and refrigerate over night. Reheat 3-4 hours before serving. Enjoy!
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