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Swedish Meatballs

Swedish Meatballs

Make creamy Swedish meatballs at home with a simple beef-and-pork blend, warm spices, and a rich gravy. This easy recipe tastes even better than IKEA!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Swedish
Servings 4 meatballs
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • large bowl
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

Meatballs

  • 0.25 cup plain breadcrumbs 35g
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon allspice
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lb ground beef and pork blend 16 oz.
  • 0.5 unit yellow onion grated (80g, ⅓ cup)
  • 1 large egg lightly whisked
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Cream Sauce

  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 4 tablespoon all-purpose flour 40g
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.33 cup heavy cream 2.67 oz.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather and prepare all ingredients.
  • To make the meatballs, in a medium bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, allspice, garlic powder, and salt.
  • Meanwhile, add the beef and pork blend and grated onions to a large bowl. Lightly whisk the egg, then add it to the bowl with the meat. Lastly, add the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Use your hands to mix the meat and seasonings until evenly combined, but avoid overmixing.
  • Evenly divide and shape the meat mixture into 16 meatballs, about 1.5 tablespoon each (1.4 oz, 40g), packing tightly.
  • Add the vegetable oil to a large skillet and heat over medium. Once hot, carefully add the meatballs. Cook for three minutes on each side, or until well browned. The meatballs do not need to be cooked through at this point. Remove the browned meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add the butter and the flour to the skillet. Whisk the butter and flour together as the butter melts. Cook the butter and flour mixture for about two minutes.
  • Slowly whisk in the beef broth, making sure to release all of the browned bits off the bottom of the skillet. Allow the broth to come up to a simmer, at which point it will thicken, 3-5 minutes.
  • Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, pepper, nutmeg, and heavy cream. Taste the cream sauce and adjust the salt or seasonings to your liking.
  • Return the meatballs to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce. Heat the meatballs over low, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy.

Notes

You can also use panko or Italian breadcrumbs for additional flavor. Or make your own homemade breadcrumbs!

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Beef, Easy Recipe, gravy, meatballs, pork, Swedish Meatballs
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