Description
Classic Swedish Meatballs with a rich, creamy gravy, perfect for a cozy dinner. These tender meatballs are seasoned with traditional spices and served with a luscious homemade sauce.
Ingredients
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Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for frying)
Gravy:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Meatballs: Combine breadcrumbs and milk, then add onion, beef, pork, egg, spices, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
- Cook Meatballs: Brown meatballs in butter until cooked through.
- Make Gravy: In the same skillet, make a roux with butter and flour. Gradually whisk in broth, then add cream, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Return meatballs to skillet, coat with gravy, and simmer until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve over noodles, potatoes, or rice.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the meat for tender meatballs.
- Meatballs can be frozen before cooking for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 5 meatballs with gravy
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
