Description
Swedish Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender beef meatballs seasoned with aromatic allspice and served in a rich, velvety cream sauce. This dish is perfect for a quick, family-friendly weeknight dinner that feels both cozy and special. Using simple pantry staples, these meatballs offer a melt-in-your-mouth texture that pairs harmoniously with the savory gravy.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/4 cup milk
1/3 cup onion, finely minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, parsley, garlic powder, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Mix until just combined and form into small, bite-sized meatballs.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt one tablespoon of butter.
Add meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through; remove meatballs and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and whisk in the flour to create a roux, cooking for one minute.
Gradually whisk in the beef broth and bring to a simmer until thickened.
Stir in the heavy cream and return the meatballs to the pan to coat them in the sauce.
Simmer for another two to three minutes until heated through and serve warm.
Notes
Serve traditionally with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam. For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs with gravy
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 115mg