Description
These classic Swedish meatballs are tender, flavorful, and smothered in a creamy, savory gravy. Perfect for cozy dinners, holidays, or meal prep, they pair beautifully with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or even a simple green salad.
Ingredients
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1 small onion, grated
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter (for browning)
2 tablespoons butter (for gravy)
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups beef broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Add ground beef, ground pork, grated onion, egg, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. You should get 20–24 meatballs.
4. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches. Remove and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux. Cook 1 minute.
6. Gradually add beef broth while whisking constantly. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
7. Stir in heavy cream. Simmer for another 3–4 minutes until thick and smooth.
8. Return meatballs to the pan. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes until fully cooked.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat gently with added broth or cream.
Serving suggestions: Pair with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, lingonberry jam, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition per serving (4–5 meatballs with sauce): 410 calories, 21g protein, 9g carbs, 32g fat, 14g saturated fat, 110mg cholesterol, 590mg sodium, 0.5g fiber, 2g sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Swedish meatballs, creamy gravy, comfort food