Creamy Swedish meatballs

Creamy Swedish meatballs

Love meatballs but worry about the fat content? This low-fat version will be a real treat

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Freezable

Freeze raw meatballs only

Method

  1. Mix together the onion, pork, egg yolk and half the dill in a bowl. Lightly wet your hands, then shape the mixture into 12 balls, each about the size of golf ball.
  2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Tip in the meatballs and fry, turning often, for about 12-15 mins until golden all over. Mix together sour cream and remaining dill, then spoon over the meatballs. Serve with mashed potato or tagliatelle.
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Prefer lamb?

Minced lamb will work just as well here if you fancy a change from pork.

Per serving

236 kcalories, protein 29g, carbohydrate 3g, fat 12 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 0g, sugar 2g, salt 0.21 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2007.

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  • 2007-11-08 14:56:15.347454

    Em's Recipes rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I love this recipe. I've made it with lamb and pork, and yes I agree that a little extra seasoning to the meat is needed. I served it with steamed potato and peas. Yummy!

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  • 2007-11-27 18:51:47.131078

    ventralarc rated this recipe

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  • 2007-11-28 09:55:07.033723

    beth rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    A little extra seasoning needed. Very quick and easy though. I make double the quantity of meatballs and put half in the freezer.

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  • 2007-12-13 15:01:07.846734

    KarolasFaves commented on this recipe

    I made this dish and had it with mashed potato, but I also had some with rice the next day. It's a fabulous recipe - quite simply ingredients but lots of taste and very hearty. The dill and cream really makes it special.

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    2008-02-02 12:12:23.253311

    Zem rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Tasted good but a little bland and nice big squeeze of lemon juice added a little extra zing.

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  • 2008-03-23 20:24:15.734623

    tanzanitelilac rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I took the seasoning warnings on board and had a lovely meal. Thanks for the tips!

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  • 2008-04-05 09:51:50.366384

    debellie4 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Very easy to make. My 7 year old can make these herself. Always empty plates.

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  • 2008-04-11 14:51:51.929439

    katyrouth rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I fry the onion till it's a little brown at the edges first, which ups the flavour slightly. Really unusual and moreish! I serve these with cranberry jelly, which goes really well...

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  • 2008-04-13 20:20:36.135563

    Krissy rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Really like this one! We have it with tagliatelle which works really well!

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  • 2008-04-19 15:01:03.767321

    yum yum rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    This is a lovely realy lovely recipe but a few the meatballs crumbled in the pan however most survived and they were yummy.

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  • 2008-05-15 16:17:25.312757

    lynette rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    really nice family recipe went well with tagliatelle children and adults enjoyed this one!!

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  • 2008-06-01 17:40:01.173514

    rozmorgan rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Made this for boyfriend and room mate with tagliatelle. We used qourn meatballs. It was devoured almost before I had time to get myself a plate!

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  • 2008-06-05 13:05:24.61349

    .:sarah:. rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    These were so delicious served with chips loganberry jelly and the ikea meatball sauce yummm

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  • 2008-06-19 10:14:55.327112

    Potto1 rated and commented on this recipe

    1 stars

    My family and I did not like this at all...........

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  • 2008-07-26 13:17:03.013105

    Lindsay1983 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Absolutely amazing! Made it with pork, left the dill out and seasoned well. Very nice!

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  • 2008-10-17 19:55:01.967704

    dylan0572 commented on this recipe

    delicious with instant mash.

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  • 2008-10-23 08:34:01.031624

    claire walton commented on this recipe

    I also fry the onion till it is brown and then add to the mince, I also add chopped garlic to it as well. At the end I remove the meatballs from the pan add a splash of sherry and simmer for 1 minute add the sour cream and serve over the meatballs.

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  • 2008-10-23 08:34:38.458006

    claire walton rated this recipe

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  • 2008-11-04 22:23:22.034327

    Geordie Tyke rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Really tasty meatballs. I served with rice and mash and it was enjoyed by all my family. I would say that the cooking time needs to be extended quite a bit to ensure meat cooked properly. I finished them off under the grill for an extra bit of crispiness.

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  • 2009-01-13 11:49:31.789741

    fishnchips commented on this recipe

    Family loved it. Simple is always the best. I did use ground turkey and baked the meatballs. Then tossed in a warm pan with sour cream and dill. I increased the sour creamand a splash of milk enough to make a bit of sauce for parsley buttered noodles. A great quick meal for after work.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Freezable

Freeze raw meatballs only

Low-fat twist on a favourite

Ingredients

  • 1 onion , finely chopped
  • 450g minced pork (or lamb)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3 sprigs dill , finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3-4 tbsp soured cream
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Per serving

236 kcalories, protein 29g, carbohydrate 3g, fat 12 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 0g, sugar 2g, salt 0.21 g

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