Dutch Oven Swedish Meatballs

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  • Prep Time

    45 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    385 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Dutch Oven Swedish Meatballs

This homemade version of Ikea Swedish Meatballs is a comfort food classic. Rich, savory, packed with homemade flavor, it's a family favorite. 

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Ingredients

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For the Meatballs

  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons onion grated
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary dried
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon brown mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 pinch allspice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
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Instructions

For the Meatballs

  1. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and just enough of the milk to moisten them throughout. Pour a little bit in, mix, and repeat until they are all moist.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper.
  3. Mix together very well.
  4. Add in the breadcrumb mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Add more milk until the consistency of the meatballs is soft and slightly sticky. You should be able to roll them into balls and have them stay in shape easily.
  6. Form into 1-inch balls, I like to use a 1-inch cookie scoop for this job.
  7. Freeze in a single layer on a cookie sheet for 10 minutes, if time allows. This makes them hold up better for frying.
  8. In a large heavy bottomed pot, heat oil on medium high heat until shimmering.
  9. Place meatballs in the dutch oven and fry until brown on all sides. Don't crowd the dutch oven, you'll need to do about three batches. Remove fried meatballs from pan and store on a paper towel lined plate while you fry the rest.
  10. The meatballs aren't fully cooked at this stage, you will finish cooking them in the sauce.

For the Sauce

  1. Using the pot you fried the meatballs in, adjust fat to be about 2 tablespoons. You may have to remove some fat or add a tablespoon or so of butter.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of flour and cook on medium low for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Gradually pour in the beef broth, whisking the whole time. Let simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add sour cream, cream, tomato paste, brown mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and all spice.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
  6. Add all of the meatballs into the sauce and gently make sure they are all covered and evenly distributed.
  7. Bake in the oven, lid on, on the middle rack on 350 degrees F for 30-45 minutes.
  8. Stir gently once finished, sprinkle with fresh parsley for serving, if desired.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 385kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 693mg (29%) Potassium 374mg (11%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 435IU (9%) Vitamin C 2.8mg (3%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 385 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 385kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 693mg 29%
Potassium 374mg 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 435IU 9%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 3%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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