Swedish Meatballs
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Swedish Meatballs

Tender beef-and-pork meatballs seasoned with warm spices and served in a silky savory cream gravy.

Total

38 min

Servings

6

Level

Medium

Ingredients

1x

Meatballs

  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 small yellow onion, very finely minced
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil

Gravy

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Instructions

Combine breadcrumbs and milk and allow to soak for approximately 5 minutes.

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet and cook onion until soft, approximately 4 minutes. Cool slightly.

Combine beef, pork, soaked breadcrumbs, onion, egg, salt, pepper, allspice and nutmeg.

Mix gently just until combined.

Form into approximately 1 1/4-inch meatballs.

Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Brown meatballs in batches, turning to brown multiple sides.

Transfer to a plate.

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in the skillet.

Add flour and whisk approximately 1 minute.

Slowly whisk in beef broth.

Add cream, Dijon and Worcestershire.

Bring to a gentle simmer.

Return meatballs to the skillet.

Cover partially and simmer approximately 8-10 minutes until meatballs reach 160F and gravy has thickened.

Taste and adjust seasoning.

Finish with parsley.

Nutrition per serving

480

Calories

30g

Protein

14g

Carbs

32g

Fat

Chef's Notes & Storage

Mix the meatball mixture gently. Overmixing makes the meatballs tough. Allspice and nutmeg give Swedish meatballs their signature warm flavor.

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