Swedish Meatballs Recipe with Gravy
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
624 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Swedish
Swedish Meatballs Recipe with Gravy
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These perfectly seasoned Swedish Meatballs with Gravy are made with ground beef and lamb, spices and fresh herbs. The rich, creamy, savory gravy is amazing poured on top and served over mashed potatoes, noodles or rice.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground lamb (or beef if not preferred)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Gravy
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 shallot medium sized diced (or 1/2 onion, diced)
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sherry
- 3 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or Half and Half
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- chopped dill for garnish optional
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Instructions
Meatballs:
- In a small bowl add the breadcrumbs and milk. Toss to absorb and set aside.
- Add the ground beef and lamb (See Note 1) to a large bowl. Add the egg, breadcrumb mixture, salt, pepper, allspice, nutmeg and half of the chopped parsley and dill. Mix together by hand until incorporated completely.
- Use a 2-inch scoop or a heaping tablespoon and roll into small balls. Makes 32 meatballs depending on size rolled. Set aside.
- In a large frying pan add the olive oil and over medium heat sauté meatballs, shaking and turning until brown on all sides and cooked throughout. Transfer to a plate, cover with foil and set aside.
Gravy:
- In same skillet add the butter and over medium heat sauté the shallot/onion for 3 minutes or until soft. Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute more. Stir in the sherry, Worcestershire sauce, salt, broth, cream and sour cream. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook for several minutes until thickened. Add remaining parsley and dill. Stir to incorporate, season to taste.
- Place meatballs in skillet, tossing to coat with sauce and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Serve over mashed potatoes, noodles, rice or French fries.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the ground lamb for ground pork or beef.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
624kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
50g
(77%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Cholesterol
174mg
(58%)
Sodium
938mg
(39%)
Potassium
504mg
(14%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
685IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
3.7mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 624 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 624kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 174mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 938mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 504mg | 11% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 685IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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