Description
Make comforting Swedish meatballs with simple ingredients. This recipe brings the taste of home to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. You should get about 30-35 meatballs.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook in batches, browning them on all sides. Remove the browned meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sprinkle flour into the remaining butter and drippings. Whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes until a light roux forms.
- Gradually whisk in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer, whisking until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the sauce back to a gentle simmer.
- Return the browned meatballs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Notes
- You can prepare the meatballs ahead of time and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before cooking.
- For a richer flavor, use a good quality beef broth.
- If you prefer, you can bake the meatballs instead of pan-frying them. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until cooked through, then add to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg