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The Best Swedish Meatballs and Gravy

The Best Swedish Meatballs and Gravy are made with a combination of ground pork and beef and spiced to perfection for a flavorful meatball and with a rich and flavorful gravy to go with it!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 906 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Swedish

Ingredients

Meatballs
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (84-93%)
  • 1 pound ground pork or country style ground pork sausage
  • 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Gravy
  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce  (optional)
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt , or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper , or to taste
For Serving
  • 1 pound cooked egg noodles or mashed potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a medium-size mixing bowl, stir together ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, egg, 1/2 tsp allspice, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the meatballs in the oil until browned on all sides and cooked through. Be sure not to crowd the pan. Remove cooked meatballs from pan and set aside, draining any excess grease.
  3. Make the gravy by melting butter in the same skillet used to cook the meatballs. Once butter is melted, stir in flour, nutmeg, and allspice until it forms a paste.
  4. Slowly pour in beef broth and 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (if using for added flavor) and heat over medium-high heat until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in sour cream until combined.
  5. Return cooked meatballs to skillet and stir with gravy to coat. Serve hot over mashed potatoes or cooked egg noodles. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Instead of cooking the meatballs in the skillet, you can also bake these in an oven. Simply place shaped meatballs onto a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in a 400 degree oven for approximately 30 minutes. 
  • Bake in a 400 degree oven for approximately 30 minutes. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 906kcal (45%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 49g (75%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Cholesterol 270mg (90%) Sodium 1250mg (52%) Potassium 938mg (27%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 545IU (11%) Vitamin C 3.7mg (4%) Calcium 132mg (13%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 906

% Daily Value*

Calories 906kcal 45%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 49g 75%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Cholesterol 270mg 90%
Sodium 1250mg 52%
Potassium 938mg 20%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 545IU 11%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 4%
Calcium 132mg 13%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.