Swedish Meatballs Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
458 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Swedish Meatballs Recipe
Description
The meatballs are made from a mixture of ground beef and pork, grated onion, minced garlic, and a blend of allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, with panko crumbs soaked in whole milk to keep them moist. The mixture is shaped into roughly 24 small meatballs, pan-seared in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
The gravy is made in the same skillet by melting butter and whisking in flour to form a roux. Beef broth, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard are gradually added, then simmered and seasoned with salt and pepper. The meatballs return to the sauce to absorb flavors and heat through.
This classic preparation yields meatballs with a tender texture balanced by a creamy, mildly spiced sauce. It works well served over noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice, making it a hearty comfort food staple.
Ingredients
For the Swedish Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef 10%-15% fat, lean
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 onion grated on star side of box grater, small
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 egg large
- 1/3 cup panko crumbs
- 1/4 cup milk whole
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper ground
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (cooking oil), or as needed
For the Gravy Sauce:
- 4 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 3 cups beef broth regular
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
How to Make Meatballs:
- In a bowl combine the panko crumbs with milk. Add remaining ingredients for the meatballs and mix well. Shape into 24 meatballs.
- Add 2 Tbsp oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, cook meatballs in 2 batches until golden brown and cooked through (6-7 minutes), turning as needed. Add more oil as needed. Remove from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
How to Make Gravy Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Quickly whisk in the flour and cook until golden.
- Stir in the broth, heavy whipping cream, Dijon and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook it thickens.
- Add back the meatballs and toss in the gravy sauce. Cook until meatballs are heated through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 458kcal | 23% |
| Carbs | 7g | |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 595mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 472mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 657IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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