Swedish Meatballs
User Reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
30 meatballs
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Calories
102 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Swedish
Swedish Meatballs
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Best Swedish meatballs - a delicious dish with tender and juicy homemade meatballs served with a rich and creamy sauce over mashed potatoes or egg noodles. A classic comfort food your whole family will love.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- ½ medium onion peel & grated
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free breadcrumbs for Gluten-Free version)
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
Swedish Meatballs Gravy
- 3 Tablespoon butter
- 3 Tablespoon flour (or 2 Tbsp arrowroot starch for Paleo, Whole30 & Gluten-Free)
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for Paleo & Whole30)
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
Swedish Meatballs
- In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, grated onion, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped parsley, and spices. Mix until combined. Using a 1" cookie scoop form and roll meatballs between the palms of your hands.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook turning continuously until brown on each side and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil. Work in batches to not overcrowd the pan.
Swedish Meatballs Gravy
- Add 3 Tbsp butter to the skillet over medium heat. Slowly whisk in 3 Tbsp of flour. Continue to stir, allowing the flour mixture to cook several minutes until the roux is light brown in color.
- Slowly pour the beef stock and the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Add Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard, and continue to stir until the meatball sauce is smooth and silky.
- Return the cooked meatballs to the sauce and cook on low heat for a couple of minutes to warm the meatballs through.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Or serve individual Swedish meatballs dipped in gravy as an appetizer.
Notes
- You can also bake the meatballs in the oven at 400 F for about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
102kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
141mg
(6%)
Potassium
85mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
112IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 141mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 112IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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