The Best Swedish Meatballs
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
499 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Swedish
The Best Swedish Meatballs
Description
The recipe blends ground beef with bread crumbs and aromatic spices such as allspice, nutmeg, parsley, onion, and garlic powder, plus egg, to form flavorful meatballs. Browning them in a butter and olive oil mixture develops a crust and cooks them thoroughly.
The sauce is made by creating a roux from butter and flour, then gradually whisking in beef broth and heavy cream. Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard add depth and slight tang to the creamy, velvety sauce. The meatballs return to the skillet to soak briefly.
This dish pairs well with egg noodles or rice, making a satisfying main course with a blend of warm spices and creamy textures.
The recipe has undergone updates and testing to ensure reliable results and proper doneness. Following the specific ingredient amounts and steps yields consistent quality.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup onion finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef, 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ cup onion, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 egg. Mix until combined.
- Roll into 12 large meatballs or 20 small meatballs. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Add the meatballs and cook, turning continuously until brown on each side and cooked throughout. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
- Add 4 tablespoons butter and 3 tablespoons flour to the skillet and whisk until it turns brown. Slowly stir in 2 cups beef broth and 1 cup heavy cream. Add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard and bring to a simmer until the sauce starts to thicken. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the meatballs back to the skillet and simmer for another 1-2 minutes. Serve over egg noodles or rice.
Notes
- This recipe was originally posted in 2016 and has been updated as recently as May 2024 to improve clarity and results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 499 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 499kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 712mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 327mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 987IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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