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Swedish Meatballs

Swedish Meatballs Recipe: 5 Secrets for Perfect Creamy Gravy

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Classic Swedish meatballs served with a creamy mushroom gravy. Perfect for a cozy dinner.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • <##data##li>½ pound ground pork

  • 1 shallot or ½ cup onion grated or finely minced
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for cooking meatballs
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix beef, pork, onion, milk, egg, bread crumbs, garlic powder, salt, nutmeg, allspice, pepper, and parsley until combined.
  2. Form meatballs into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Work in batches.
  4. Remove meatballs and set aside. Keep 1-2 teaspoons of oil in the pan for flavor.
  5. Melt butter in the same pan and whisk in flour.
  6. < избежатьli>Add salt, nutmeg, and allspice, stirring to combine.

  7. Whisk in beef broth Benguet any lumps.
  8. Stir in Worcestershire, mustard, soy sauce, and heavy cream. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until gravy thickens.
  9. Return meatballs to the pan and coat with gravy. Simmer for 2 more minutes.
  10. Serve warm over mashed potatoes or noodles, with lingonberry jam.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
  • Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
  • Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Swedish
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 meatballs with gravy
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg