4.5 from 12 votes
Swedish Meatballs
Swedish Meatballs. Juicy, tender meatballs made with warm spices, simmered in a creamy gravy. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or over noodles for a perfect comfort meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American , Swedish
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
- 1/2 onion minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Cream Gravy
- 2 tablespoons leftover grease from meatballs or 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 4 cups beef broth unsalted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Combine the ground pork, dried bread crumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, eggs, all spice, nutmeg, salt and white pepper in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly with a stand mixer or with your hands.
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop the meat mixture using a spoon or cookie scoop. Keep the meatballs uniform in size, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll the meat between your hands to shape into a ball. Place in the skillet and cook, turning the meatballs as they cook so all sides get a sear and the meatballs cook through. To check you can cut into a meatball to ensure that no pink remains in the center. Continue until all meatballs are cooked, should take two batches to prevent overcrowding.
- Remove the meatballs from the skillet. Drain most of the grease, keeping about 2 tablespoons.
- Return the skillet to the stovetop. Whisk in the flour until a thick paste forms. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk in the beef broth. Whisk until smooth and all flour is incorporated.
- Add salt and pepper. Whisk. Bring to a simmer. Add in the worcestershire sauce and heavy cream, whisk to combine.
- Add in the meatballs and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve warm over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
506kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
1957mg
(82%)
Potassium
577mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
192IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 506kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1957mg | 82% |
| Potassium | 577mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 192IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.