{"id":11272,"date":"2015-01-22T13:45:08","date_gmt":"2015-01-22T20:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/?p=11272"},"modified":"2015-01-23T12:18:40","modified_gmt":"2015-01-23T19:18:40","slug":"easy-swedish-meatballs-with-johnsonville-meatballs-meatballmasters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/2015\/01\/easy-swedish-meatballs-with-johnsonville-meatballs-meatballmasters\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Swedish Meatballs with Johnsonville\u00ae Meatballs! #MeatballMasters!"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\">img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.615384615385%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:150.11547344111%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.615384615385%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.615384615385%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}<\/style><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>I made a delicious and easy dinner using Johnsonville&reg; Meatballs as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars. #MeatballMasters<\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Swedish-Meatballs.png\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-11277 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Swedish-Meatballs.png\" alt=\"Swedish Meatballs #MeatballMasters\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Swedish-Meatballs.png 650w, https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Swedish-Meatballs-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-webp=\"true\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-11277 aligncenter lazyload\" alt=\"Swedish Meatballs #MeatballMasters\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) calc(100vw - 48px), 650px\" data-webp=\"true\" data-src=\"http:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Swedish-Meatballs.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Swedish-Meatballs.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Swedish-Meatballs.png 650w, https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Swedish-Meatballs-300x200.png 300w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20433'%3E%3Crect%20width='650'%20height='433'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I shared with all of you our easy <a href=\"http:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/2014\/12\/family-spaghetti-night-with-johnsonville-meatballs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Meatballs and spaghetti<\/a> family dinner a few weeks ago. It was a huge hit and what is not to love about meatballs? Whether they&rsquo;re covered in a red sauce, gravy, stuffed in a sub, or served as an appatizer, they&rsquo;re delicious. They also can be time consuming to make and I just don&rsquo;t have time for that most nights. I am all about the easy, but flavorful and delicious meals and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnsonville.com\/products\/classic-italian-style-meatballs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Johnsonville&reg; Meatballs<\/a> really make meals with meatballs a breeze!<\/p>\n<p>Found conveniently in the freezer section they&rsquo;re packed full of flavor, are fully cooked, easy to prepare, and come in 2 flavors like Homestyle and Italian, so they&rsquo;ll meat your meatballs dishes needs!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Johnsonville-homestyle-meatballs.png\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11274\" src=\"http:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Johnsonville-homestyle-meatballs.png\" alt=\"Johnsonville homestyle meatballs\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Johnsonville-homestyle-meatballs.png 433w, https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Johnsonville-homestyle-meatballs-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Johnsonville-homestyle-meatballs-300x450.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" data-webp=\"true\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11274 lazyload\" alt=\"Johnsonville homestyle meatballs\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) calc(100vw - 48px), 433px\" data-webp=\"true\" data-src=\"http:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Johnsonville-homestyle-meatballs.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Johnsonville-homestyle-meatballs.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Johnsonville-homestyle-meatballs.png 433w, https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Johnsonville-homestyle-meatballs-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Johnsonville-homestyle-meatballs-300x450.png 300w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20433%20650'%3E%3Crect%20width='433'%20height='650'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Swedish meatballs is another family favorite meal and it&rsquo;s a must have when we go the ever so fabulous Ikea. I only make the trek to Ikea once or twice a year, so when I get a hunkering for Swedish Meatballs I whip up this family approved recipe and dig in. Swedish Meatballs is also great for those nights where it&rsquo;s starting to get late, you have no idea what you&rsquo;re going to cook, and everyone&rsquo;s stomachs are starting to grumble. It combines basic ingredients like meatballs (which I have a frozen bag of in the freezer), mashed potatoes (or pasta or even rice, which I always have on hand), butter, beef stock, and sour cream. I always have those items on hand, so I can quickly toss together a dinner everyone will love without too much fuss or effort.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong>Swedish Meatballs<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<p>Meatballs<\/p>\n<p>Use <a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnsonville.com\/products\/classic-italian-style-meatballs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Johnsonville<i>&reg; <\/i>Homestyle Meatballs<\/a>, About 24.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Johnsonville%C2%AE-Meatballs.png\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11275\" src=\"http:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Johnsonville%C2%AE-Meatballs.png\" alt=\"Johnsonville&reg; Meatballs\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Johnsonville&reg;-Meatballs.png 650w, https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Johnsonville&reg;-Meatballs-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11275 lazyload\" alt=\"Johnsonville&reg; Meatballs\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) calc(100vw - 48px), 650px\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" data-src=\"http:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Johnsonville&reg;-Meatballs.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Johnsonville&reg;-Meatballs.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Johnsonville&reg;-Meatballs.png 650w, https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Johnsonville&reg;-Meatballs-300x200.png 300w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20433'%3E%3Crect%20width='650'%20height='433'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-10\" class=\"ingredient-label\">For the gravy<\/div>\n<ul id=\"zlrecipe-ingredients-list\">\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-11\" class=\"ingredient\">1\/4 cup butter<\/li>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-12\" class=\"ingredient\">1\/3 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-13\" class=\"ingredient\">4 cups beef broth<\/li>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-14\" class=\"ingredient\">3\/4 cup sour cream<\/li>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-15\" class=\"ingredient\">Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-ingredient-16\" class=\"ingredient\">chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish, optional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"zlrecipe-instructions\" class=\"h-4 strong\">Instructions<\/p>\n<ul id=\"zlrecipe-instructions-list\" class=\"instructions\">\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add 1 tablespoon butter to skillet. Add in frozen meatballs, saute over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes. Remove from skillet and place on a plate. (you want to start cooking the meatballs and to get some of the meatball flavor into the butter for the gravy)<\/li>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-instruction-3\" class=\"instruction\">To make the gravy, melt butter in the skillet. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef broth and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Stir in sour cream; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Make sure to stir in the sour cream quickly so it doesn&rsquo;t get chunky.<\/li>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-instruction-4\" class=\"instruction\">Stir in meatballs and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and thickened, 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<li id=\"zlrecipe-instruction-5\" class=\"instruction\">Serve immediately over mashed potatoes or egg noodles (any pasta or even rice will work)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Easy-Swedish-Meatballs.png\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11276\" src=\"http:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Easy-Swedish-Meatballs.png\" alt=\"Easy Swedish Meatballs #MeatballMasters\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Easy-Swedish-Meatballs.png 650w, https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Easy-Swedish-Meatballs-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-webp=\"true\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11276 lazyload\" alt=\"Easy Swedish Meatballs #MeatballMasters\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) calc(100vw - 48px), 650px\" data-webp=\"true\" data-src=\"http:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Easy-Swedish-Meatballs.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Easy-Swedish-Meatballs.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Easy-Swedish-Meatballs.png 650w, https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Easy-Swedish-Meatballs-300x200.png 300w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20433'%3E%3Crect%20width='650'%20height='433'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I made a delicious and easy dinner using Johnsonville&reg; Meatballs as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars. #MeatballMasters I shared with all of you our easy Meatballs and spaghetti family dinner a few weeks ago. It was a huge hit and what is not to love about meatballs? Whether they&rsquo;re covered in a red &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11277,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false},"categories":[144,134],"tags":[2457,2456,2455,413],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":11277,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Swedish-Meatballs-300x200.png"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11272"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11272"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11272\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11281,"href":"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11272\/revisions\/11281"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11277"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11272"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11272"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedenverhousewife.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11272"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}