Description
Swedish Meatballs are a cozy, flavorful dish made with tender beef meatballs simmered in a creamy, savory gravy. Perfect for a hearty dinner and great with mashed potatoes or noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 4 tbsp butter, divided
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Soak the breadcrumbs in milk in a bowl until softened.
- Add ground beef, onion, egg, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg to the breadcrumb mixture and mix until just combined.
- Form into small meatballs, about 1 to 1½ inches in diameter.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches until golden on all sides. Set aside.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth until smooth and bring to a simmer.
- Add heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 10–12 minutes until cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep meatballs tender.
- Baking the meatballs is a good alternative to frying.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of beef.
- Serve with lingonberry jam for a traditional touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
