Description
Swedish meatballs smothered in creamy gravy are the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. Each tender morsel is infused with a blend of spices, offering a taste of Scandinavian tradition right in your home. Whether served over mashed potatoes or egg noodles, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, these meatballs will warm both your heart and your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, minced onion, garlic, eggs, and milk until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear meatballs in batches until golden brown (about 4–5 minutes per side).
- Remove meatballs; melt butter in the same skillet and whisk in flour until smooth. Cook for one minute.
- Gradually add beef broth and soy sauce, stirring continuously until thickened. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding nutmeg or allspice to the meatball mixture. You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for a lighter version. To keep meatballs moist, avoid overmixing and allow them to rest before cooking.