Description
Swedish meatballs are a comforting classic, perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. These tender, juicy meatballs are enveloped in a creamy gravy that brings warmth and nostalgia to every bite. Served with tangy lingonberry sauce, they promise an explosion of flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, onion, milk, eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix gently until just combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brown meatballs in the same skillet for about 10 minutes until golden brown; set aside.
- For the gravy, whisk flour into the drippings in the skillet until golden brown. Gradually stir in beef broth and simmer until thickened.
- Stir in sour cream and return meatballs to coat before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (160g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing garlic or fresh herbs into the meatball mixture. You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter option. Serve with creamy mushroom sauce for a twist on the classic.