Description
Discover the magic of authentic Swedish Meatballs with this quick and easy recipe that delivers tender, flavorful meatballs in a creamy sauce. Perfect for a comforting dinner that brings classic Swedish taste to your kitchen with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatball Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable or canola)
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream or heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef and pork with finely chopped onion, breadcrumbs soaked in warm milk or cream, egg, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently by hand until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the texture light.
- Shape the Meatballs: Roll the mixture into small, even-sized meatballs about 1 inch in diameter. Uniform size ensures even cooking and a perfect bite.
- Brown the Meatballs: Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches and brown on all sides until golden crust forms, then remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, whisk in flour to the fat left behind to create a roux. Gradually add beef broth, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened. Stir in sour cream or heavy cream for a creamy finish. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer the Meatballs in Sauce: Return browned meatballs to the skillet and gently simmer in the creamy sauce for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and meatballs to cook through.
Notes
- Use a blend of beef and pork for juicier meatballs with more depth of flavor.
- Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep meatballs tender.
- Brown the meatballs well for a flavorful crust that locks in juices.
- Soak breadcrumbs in milk or cream to retain moisture in the meatballs.
- Simmer gently; avoid boiling after adding meatballs to prevent them from falling apart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Pan-frying and simmering
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg