Description
Swedish Meatballs are a beloved comfort food that embodies warmth and flavor. This classic dish features tender meatballs made from a delicious blend of beef and pork, simmered in a rich, creamy gravy. Perfect for family gatherings, holiday feasts, or cozy dinners at home, these meatballs pair beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes or egg noodles. The combination of aromatic spices and the luscious sauce creates a meal that delights the senses. Whether you’re serving it for a special occasion or a simple weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 12 ounces lean ground beef
- 12 ounces ground pork
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Mashed potatoes or cooked egg noodles (optional)
- Finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Cook diced onion and minced garlic until softened (2–3 minutes). Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Add panko breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, nutmeg, allspice, and black pepper to the bowl; mix well.
- Incorporate ground beef and pork gently until just combined.
- Form about thirty meatballs using two tablespoons of mixture each; place on a baking sheet.
- Brown meatballs in the same skillet with remaining olive oil for about two minutes per side; set aside.
- For the gravy, melt butter in the skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in flour for one minute; whisk in beef broth gradually and bring to a simmer.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer uncovered for about ten minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream; adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 meatballs (200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg