Description
Make comforting Swedish meatballs, a classic dish with rich flavors. This recipe guides you through creating tender meatballs and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, egg, milk, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix well until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. You should get about 30-35 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches and brown them on all sides. Do not overcrowd the pan. Remove browned meatballs and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the beef broth, stirring until smooth and thickened. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of ground cloves to the meatball mixture.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can simmer it for a few extra minutes.
- Serve these meatballs over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or with lingonberry jam.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg