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Swedish Meatballs

Irresistibly Juicy Swedish Meatballs in Creamy Gravy

Delicious Swedish meatballs enveloped in creamy gravy, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Swedish
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey.
  • 1 pound Ground Pork Substitutions not recommended.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely diced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Panko preferred.
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Optional, nutritional yeast for dairy-free.
  • 1 large Egg Flax egg as vegan substitute.
  • ¼ cup Milk Almond or oat milk for dairy-free.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Chicken or vegetable broth can be alternatives.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt or crème fraîche can substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard is a milder option.
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg Omit if unavailable.
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Vegan butter as a substitute.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sauté the Aromatics: In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add finely diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
  2. Prepare the Meatball Mixture: Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, sautéed onions, garlic, egg, milk, and seasonings in a bowl.
  3. Combine the Meats: Fold in ground beef and pork, mix until just combined, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  4. Form the Meatballs: Roll the mixture into 1½-inch balls and refrigerate for another 15 minutes.
  5. Brown the Meatballs: In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and brown the meatballs in batches.
  6. Make the Gravy: In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add beef broth.
  7. Simmer the Sauce: Allow gravy to simmer for 5-7 minutes, then stir in sour cream and return meatballs to skillet.
  8. Final Cooking of Meatballs: Cover the skillet and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 27gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze uncooked meatballs for up to 3 months.

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