Description
These homemade Swedish Meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and smothered in a creamy sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner with a side of mashed potatoes or lingonberry jam.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 small yellow onion, finely grated
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
For Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Add ground beef, ground pork, grated onion, egg, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Brown the meatballs in butter in a skillet. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk flour into the drippings, then slowly add beef broth, cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Return meatballs to the skillet, coat in sauce, and simmer until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve with preferred sides.
Notes
- These meatballs freeze well — store in sauce for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5-6 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
