Swedish Meatballs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
370 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Swedish Meatballs
Description
Swedish Meatballs bring together equal parts ground beef and ground pork seasoned with ground allspice, nutmeg, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Diced onions cooked until translucent are incorporated into the meat mixture with breadcrumbs and egg yolks to help bind and add flavor. The meatballs are rolled to a uniform size and browned in olive oil until all sides develop color, enhancing their texture and flavor.
The sauce starts with a classic roux made from butter and all-purpose flour, slowly combined with beef broth to create a thickened base. Sour cream is stirred in last to add creaminess and a subtle tang that complements the meatballs. The browned meatballs return to the pan to simmer gently in the sauce, allowing their flavors to meld and the sauce to coat them thoroughly.
This recipe typically serves meatballs over cooked egg noodles or rice, absorbing the creamy gravy and completing the dish. The combination of ground meats and warming spices gives the meatballs their signature taste and tender bite, while the sauce adds richness and depth. This method produces around 20-24 meatballs, suitable for multiple servings or leftovers.
The recipe notes highlight flexibility, including using all beef or a beef-turkey mix, and mention that meatballs can be made ahead or frozen either raw or cooked. For slow-cooker use, omit sour cream until the end and allow longer cooking times for tender results. Leftover meatballs reheat well when simmered in the sauce.
Ingredients
For the Swedish Meatballs:
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil , divided
- 1 onion , diced
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large egg yolk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
For the Gravy:
- 1/4 cup butter unsalted
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 3/4 cups beef broth low-sodium
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 Tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh chopped
- 1 lb egg noodles , cooked (or cooked rice), for serving
Instructions
- 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.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, egg yolks, allspice, nutmeg and onion. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- 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).
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Meatballs can be prepared ahead, cooked through, and refrigerated or frozen until needed.
- Both cooked and raw meatballs freeze well; thaw raw meatballs in the fridge before cooking.
- Variations include using all beef or half beef with half ground turkey for different flavors and textures.
- For slow cooker preparation, brown meatballs and cook with sauce (excluding sour cream) on low for 2-3 hours, adding sour cream at the end.
- Frozen meatballs can be browned and then simmered gently in the sauce to reheat thoroughly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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