Description
These homemade Swedish Meatballs are a classic comfort food that is both hearty and flavorful. Made with a blend of ground beef and pork, seasoned with aromatic spices, and smothered in a rich and creamy sauce, these meatballs are perfect served over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
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 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)
For the sauce:
- 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 black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk; let sit for 5 minutes. Add ground beef, ground pork, grated onion, egg, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook the meatballs: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add meatballs in batches and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Make the sauce: Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden. Slowly whisk in beef broth, then add heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes, stirring often. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for a few minutes until heated through. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or lingonberry sauce for a classic Swedish touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
