Description

A traditional Swedish meatballs recipe featuring tender, spiced meatballs simmered in a rich and creamy gravy—perfect served over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

Ingredients

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1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter (for frying)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

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Instructions

In a large bowl, soak breadcrumbs in milk for a few minutes. Add ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, egg, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in beef broth, scraping up any browned bits. Add heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Stir until smooth.
Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and sauce has thickened.
Serve hot over mashed potatoes or egg noodles, garnished with parsley if desired.

Notes

Use a mix of beef and pork for authentic flavor and tenderness.
Chill meatballs before frying to help them hold their shape.
Lingonberry jam is a traditional Swedish accompaniment.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 5-6 meatballs with sauce
Calories: 520
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 140mg