Swedish Meatballs Recipe with Gravy

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    624 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Swedish

Swedish Meatballs Recipe with Gravy

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

Servings
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb lamb or beef if not preferred, ground
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp dill fresh, chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Gravy

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion diced (or 1/2 onion, diced, shallot (medium sized
  • 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
  • dill optional, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Meatballs:

  1. In a small bowl add the breadcrumbs and milk. Toss to absorb and set aside.
  2. 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. 
  3. Use a 2-inch scoop or a heaping tablespoon and roll into small balls. Makes 32 meatballs depending on size rolled. Set aside.
  4. 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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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 (11%) 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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