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Swedish Meatballs

Savory Swedish Meatballs That Will Warm Your Heart

Enjoy these comforting Swedish Meatballs, a satisfying dish that captures the essence of homemade warmth and flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Swedish
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 lb Ground Pork
  • 1/4 cup Flat Leaf Parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Allspice
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg freshly grated
  • 1 medium Grated Onion
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 3 cloves Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Eggs
For the Gravy
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for browning
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Beef Stock
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef and ground pork with finely chopped parsley, allspice, nutmeg, grated onion, kosher salt, pepper, minced garlic, panko breadcrumbs, and eggs. Mix gently and form into golf ball-sized meatballs, about 30-35 total.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches, cooking about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, add unsalted butter until melted, then whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually pour in beef stock while whisking to avoid lumps. Season with salt, pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and heavy cream; cook until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add browned meatballs back into the gravy, coating thoroughly. Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
  5. Serve the Swedish meatballs warm over fluffy mashed potatoes or egg noodles, optionally with lingonberry jam.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep them tender. Consider using turkey for a lighter option.

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