Swedish Elk Meatballs with Mushrooms
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
430 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Swedish
Swedish Elk Meatballs with Mushrooms
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Swedish elk meatballs with mushrooms are the ultimate cozy comfort food. Tender meatballs simmer in a rich, velvety gravy with earthy mushrooms, perfect over mashed potatoes or egg noodles for a hearty Nordic-inspired meal.
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Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground elk
- 1 egg large
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup onion yellow, grated
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
Sauce
- 1 lb cremini mushrooms sliced
- 4 tablespoon butter salted
- 4 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups stock wild game, beef, etc
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown mustard spicy
- 3-4 thyme sprigs
- 1 cup sour cream
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- parsley Italian, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Meatballs
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- To a medium bowl add egg, milk, bread crumbs, and olive oil. Mix together with a whisk. Let mixture sit while you prepare other ingredients (onions, garlic, spices, etc.), about 5 minutes. The breadcrumbs will absorb the wet ingredients which helps the meatballs stick together.
- Add meat, onion, garlic, and spices to the bowl. Gently mix together with your hands until well combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to divide the meat into 24 equal portions, about 2 tablespoons each.
- Gently form each portion into a ball. Place meatballs on a parchment paper-lined pan, evenly spaced. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the outsides are golden brown.
- If you'd like to brown your meatballs a little more, you can broil them on high for 3-5 minutes after the initial cooking time.
Sauce
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the mushrooms have released their liquid and reabsorbed it, stirring occasionally. This process is called dry sauteing and results in super flavorful mushrooms.
- Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper. Add butter to the pan and let it melt.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add flour to the pan and stir to coat the mushrooms. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add stock, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and thyme sprigs to the pan. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add sour cream to the pan and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 1-2 minutes. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper, if needed.
- Add the cooked meatballs to the pan and spoon the sauce over the meatballs. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Serve over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice. Top with chopped parsley. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Any ground wild game meat (venison, moose, etc.) or ground beef can be used in place of ground elk.
- This Swedish meatball sauce is a simple blend of flavorful stock and sour cream, thickened with a simple roux.
- Typically Swedish meatballs do not have mushrooms in the sauce. But, I love the extra rich flavor they add. Feel free to skip them if you'd like!
- Gently mix the meatball ingredients just until combined to keep the meatballs tender. Overmixing can make them dense and tough.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
430kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
686mg
(29%)
Potassium
902mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
574IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
130mg
(13%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 686mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 902mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 574IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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