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Swedish Meatballs

Authentic Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Gravy


  • Author: Nicole Lopez
  • Total Time: 40 minutes

Description

Tender Swedish meatballs, seasoned with warm spices and cooked in a rich, creamy gravy. Perfectly paired with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
  • ¼ tsp ground allspice
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ⅛ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Prepare Meatballs: Mix ground beef, panko, parsley, allspice, nutmeg, onion, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and egg until combined. Form into 12 large or 20 small meatballs.
  2. Cook Meatballs: Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides. Remove and keep warm.
  3. Make Gravy: In the same skillet, melt 4 tbsp butter and whisk in flour until brown. Gradually add beef broth and heavy cream, stirring until thickened. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Combine and Serve: Add meatballs back to the skillet, simmer for 1-2 minutes. Serve over egg noodles or rice.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use a mix of ground beef and pork.
  • Chill the meatball mixture before forming to make handling easier.
  • Adjust gravy thickness by adding more broth or cream as needed.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 470
  • Fat: 30g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Protein: 24g