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Swedish Meatballs

These tender baked Swedish meatballs are a cozy comfort food dinner, with a creamy gravy you'll want to eat with a spoon. So easy too!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 475 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Swedish

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¾ cup small-diced yellow onion
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¾ pound 90% lean ground beef
  • ½ pound ground turkey use ground pork for a more traditional Swedish meatball
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅓ cup milk any kind you like
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish
Gravy
  • 1 ½ cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup sour cream or full-fat plain Greek yogurt at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, allspice, ginger, and nutmeg and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  2. Transfer the onion mixture to a large bowl. Reserve the skillet for the gravy (no need to rinse).
  3. Add the panko, egg, milk, and parsley to the bowl with the onions, and stir to combine. Add the beef and turkey and with your hands, mix until just combined; do not over-mix, or the meat will become tough.
  4. Shape the mixture into 12 1½-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet or large plate. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to overnight.
  5. Place a rack in the top third of your oven and preheat to 425°F. If necessary, arrange the meatballs on a baking sheet. Bake on the top rack for 20 minutes, until nicely browned and cooked through. Switch the oven to broil and broil for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown on top. Watch carefully as they broil to avoid burning.
  6. While the meatballs cook, make the gravy: Combine the broth, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard in a liquid measuring cup. Place the sour cream in a small bowl.
  7. Melt the butter in the reserved skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until light brown, about 2 minutes. Slowly add the broth mixture, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming, until fully combined. Bring to a simmer, stirring, until thickened.
  8. Transfer about ¼ of the gravy mixture to the bowl with the sour cream and stir to combine (this tempers the sour cream so it doesn't separate in the hot gravy). Add the sour cream mixture to the rest of the gravy in the skillet and stir to combine. Turn off the heat.
  9. Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the skillet with the gravy and stir to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Leftover Swedish meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • : You can freeze Swedish meatballs and gravy in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating according to the instructions above.
  • TO STORE: Leftover Swedish meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Heat the meatballs and gravy together in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through, or use the microwave.
  • TO FREEZE: You can freeze Swedish meatballs and gravy in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating according to the instructions above.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3(of 12) Calories 475kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 177mg (59%) Potassium 789mg (23%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1137IU (23%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 123mg (12%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 475

% Daily Value*

Serving 3(of 12)
Calories 475kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 177mg 59%
Potassium 789mg 17%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1137IU 23%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 123mg 12%
Iron 4mg 22%

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