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Swedish Meatballs


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  • Author: jurgentukur
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings
  • Diet: None

Description

Tender, warmly spiced meatballs in a silky cream gravy, perfect for cozy dinners and holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 cup milk-soaked breadcrumbs
  • 1 small finely chopped onion (sautéed and cooled)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 2 tbsp butter (for browning)
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce


Instructions

  1. Combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, egg, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and allspice in a bowl; mix until just combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into 1–1¼-inch meatballs and chill for 20–30 minutes.
  3. In a skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat; brown meatballs for about 3 minutes per side.
  4. Remove meatballs and make the gravy by whisking flour into remaining butter in the same pan; gradually add beef broth, then stir in cream and Worcestershire sauce.
  5. Return meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 8–10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.

Notes

Chilling the formed meatballs helps them hold together and stay tender.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-frying and simmering
  • Cuisine: Swedish