Swedish Meatballs
Traditional Swedish meatballs are deliciously seasoned with a blend of spices, served in a creamy gravy, and perfect for a comforting meal. This recipe is great for family dinners and gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 skillet
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 whisk
- 1 saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, salt, black pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and parsley. Use your hands to mix everything until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes in the preheated oven until they are cooked through and browned.
- Meanwhile, prepare the gravy. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for about 2 minutes until golden brown to make a roux.
- Slowly add the beef broth while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue to whisk until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let it simmer for a few minutes until well combined.
- Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the gravy and let them simmer together for about 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Serve the Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes, lingonberry sauce, or over egg noodles as desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of soy sauce to the gravy.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove.