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Swedish meatballs simmering in a creamy gravy, garnished with fresh parsley, with a wooden spoon.

Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Lori Mauer
Cozy up to this classic Swedish Meatballs recipe! Tender beef & pork meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy gravy. Perfect over noodles or mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine swedish
Servings 6
Calories 476 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 5 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 pound ground beef 80% lean
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup sour cream at room temperature
  • Additional fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until soft, then remove from heat and set aside.
    Sautéing diced onion and minced garlic in a skillet for Swedish Meatballs.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, beaten egg, milk, salt, pepper, parsley, oregano, allspice, nutmeg, and the cooled onion-garlic mixture. Add the ground beef and ground pork. Gently mix until just combined.
    Mixed ground beef and pork with seasonings for Swedish meatballs.
  • Shape the meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them on a plate. Chill the meatballs in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to help them hold their shape.
    Shaped raw meatballs on plates for Swedish Meatballs.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, about 1 minute per side, until they are evenly browned. Remove the meatballs and set aside.
    Swedish meatballs browning in a skillet.
  • In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes while stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the beef broth until the mixture is smooth. Add the Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. Stir in the sour cream and mix well.
    Creamy gravy for Swedish meatballs in a white skillet.
  • Return the browned meatballs to the skillet. Simmer over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes until the meatballs are heated through and the gravy has thickened (if it becomes too thick, add a splash or two of broth). Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve the meatballs with your favorite side, such as egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
    Swedish meatballs simmering in a creamy gravy in a skillet.

Nutrition

Calories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 21gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 950mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Swedish Meatballs
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