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Easy Swedish Meatball Recipe
Meaty and juicy meatballs smothered in delectable creamy gravy sauce. These Swedish Meatballs are ready in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 719 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
European , American
Ingredients
MEATBALLS
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon parsley - chopped
- 1 medium onion - chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ tablespoon salt
- 1 medium egg
GRAVY SAUCE
- 5 tablespoons oil
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose cream
- 1 piece chicken broth cube
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- salt - as needed
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients for the meatballs in a bowl and mix until completely blended. Then roll into 20 meatballs or each about the size of a golf ball.
- In a skillet, heat 5 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook turning continuously until brown on each side and cooked throughout. Transfer to a plate and cover.
- In the same skillet with the leftover oil and drippings, add the flour and cook while stirring from time to time for a minute or until brown. Slowly stir in water and cream while constantly stirring. Add the chicken broth cube, dijon mustard and soy sauce. Season with salt if needed and bring to a simmer.
- Add back the cooked meatballs and let it simmer for another minute or two or until gravy sauce has thickened.
- Serve with rice or pasta noodles or mashed potatoes. You may sprinkle some chopped parsley and paprika powder on top for garnishing.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
719kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
63g
(97%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Cholesterol
203mg
(68%)
Sodium
1384mg
(58%)
Potassium
415mg
(12%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1020IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
3.7mg
(4%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 719
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 719kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 63g | 97% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 203mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 1384mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1020IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.