Swedish Meatball Recipe

Rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, this Swedish Meatball Recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Perfectly seasoned meatballs in a luscious cream sauce—serve them with mashed potatoes or noodles for a meal everyone will love!

Ingredients (Serves 6)

For the Meatballs:

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 small onion, grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter, for frying

For the Sauce:

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the Meatballs:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, grated onion, garlic powder, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
Cook the Meatballs:
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, cooking until browned on all sides (about 6-8 minutes). Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Gradually add the beef broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Combine Meatballs and Sauce:
- Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 10 minutes until heated through and fully cooked. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

Tips

Tender Meatballs: Don’t overmix the meatball mixture; it will make them tough.
Make Ahead: Prepare the meatballs in advance and freeze them. Cook directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and flour for a celiac-friendly meal.

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

Calories: 420 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Cholesterol: 125mg
Sodium: 680mg
Sugar: 1g