Swedish Meatball Recipe
A classic Swedish meatball recipe featuring tender, flavorful meatballs in a creamy gravy. Perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 0.5 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 0.25 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Gravy
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Meatball Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, 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 20-24 meatballs.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, turning to brown all sides. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
Gravy Preparation
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the beef broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.
- Return the browned meatballs to the skillet with the gravy. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and heated.
Serving
- Serve hot, usually with noodles or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. These meatballs also freeze well.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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