Swedish Meatballs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
375 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Swedish Meatballs
Description
This recipe begins by soaking torn white bread in evaporated milk to create a soft base, which is combined with sauteed onions and garlic for flavor. Ground beef is mixed in along with beaten egg, kosher salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and allspice to season the meat mixture. Careful tossing ensures the mixture is combined without overworking, maintaining tenderness in the meatballs.
The meatballs are rolled into one-inch spheres and browned evenly in butter in a skillet. The drippings from the skillet are reserved for making a sauce. Traditional Swedish spice notes from nutmeg and allspice add warm, aromatic depth. The sauce incorporates beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and sour cream, producing a rich, tangy cream sauce that complements the spiced meatballs.
Serving suggestions include buttered egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice, which absorb the sauce and provide a mild, soft contrast to the meatballs. The dish results in a comforting, savory main course often enjoyed in colder months or for special meals.
Meat options can vary; a mix of ground beef and pork or other ground meats can be used as long as the total is one pound. This can change the flavor and texture slightly but retains the classic seasoning approach.
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 2 lices white bread , hand torn into 1-inch pieces
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 1 cup white onion , minced
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20
- 1 egg , lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt coarse
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Swedish Meatball Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups beef broth low sodium
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup sour cream
- egg noodles mashed potatoes or rice, for serving, buttered
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread pieces of and evaporated milk until bread is soaked, allow to sit.
- In large skillet, melt the butter. Add the onion, allowing to soften for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, cooking for another minute. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the bread mixture. Do not rinse out the pan, set aside with the heat off.
- Crumble the ground beef as you add it to the bread mixture, then top with the beat egg and sprinkle with the salt, pepper, nutmeg and allspice. Using your hands, toss to combine, but do not over mix.
- Roll into 1-inch meatballs. Reheat the skillet over medium heat. There should be enough butter left in the pan to coat, but if not, add 1 tablespoon more butter or neutral oil to prevent sticking.
- Add the meatballs to the hot pan, browning evenly on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove them to a paper towel lined plate or baking sheet to drain excess fat. Set meatballs aside, reserving the drippings in the pan.
- Continue to heat the pan over medium heat, whisking in the butter and flour to the pan drippings. Slowly whisk in the beef broth and then add the Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a low simmer.
- When simmering, whisk in the sour cream until combined. Return the meatballs to the pan, tossing to coat, and then reduce heat to low, simmering uncovered for 10-12 minutes.
- Serve over buttered egg noodles, mashed potatoes or rice.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
- Use a blend of ground beef and pork or a "meatloaf mix" (beef, pork, veal) to vary flavor and texture if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 691mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 540mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 388IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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