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Swedish Meatballs

This easy Swedish Meatballs recipe includes homemade meatballs smothered in creamy sauce and served over egg noodles or rice. This is a meal the whole family will love!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 370 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Swedish Meatballs:
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil , divided
  • 1 onion , diced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
For the Gravy:
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 3/4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley , chopped
  • 1 lb egg noodles , cooked (or cooked rice), for serving

Instructions

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  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, egg yolks, allspice, nutmeg and onion. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. 
  3. Stir mixture with a wooden spoon until well combined. Use clean hands to roll the mixture into meatballs about 1 1/2-in in size (It should make about 20-24 meatballs).
  4. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add meatballs, in batches, and cook until all sides are browned, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
For the Swedish Meatball Sauce:
  1. Melt butter in the skillet. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef broth and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. 
  2. Stir in sour cream; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in meatballs and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and thickened, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • Serving size: 3 meatballs
  • To Make Ahead: The meatballs can be made ahead of time (cook them all the way through) and kept in the fridge or freezer until ready to use.
  • To Freeze: Prepare and cook meatballs. Allow them to cool before freezing in a freezer safe container. Raw meatballs may also be froze. Allow them to thaw in the fridge before cooking according to the recipe instructions.
  • Meatballs: I've also made these meatballs with all beef, or half beef and half ground turkey, with great results!
  • Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs: Form the meatballs and brown them in a skillet. Make the sauce, but leave out the sour cream. Combine meatballs and sauce in the crockpot and cook on low for 2-3 hours, or until meatballs are cooked through. Add the sour cream and cook the egg noodles before serving.
  • Frozen Meatballs: Brown frozen meatballs, if desired, then place in sauce and simmer until meatballs are heated through.
  • Adapted from Damn Delicious
  • Adapted from Damn Delicious

Nutrition Information

Calories 370kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 123mg (41%) Sodium 591mg (25%) Potassium 569mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 326IU (7%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 370

% Daily Value*

Calories 370kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 591mg 25%
Potassium 569mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 326IU 7%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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