Description
Elevate your dinner with this Next Level Swedish Meatball recipe that combines perfectly seasoned meatballs with a rich homemade gravy. Serve over creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Swedish Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, very finely diced or grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
Homemade Sauce/Gravy
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
Serving
- Mashed Potatoes, Rice or Egg Noodles for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: Combine eggs and panko, then add onion, garlic, parsley, spices, salt, pepper, beef, and pork. Mix well and form into meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Brown meatballs in a skillet, then set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Melt butter, add flour, then slowly whisk in broth and cream. Season and simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Add meatballs to the sauce and simmer. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
- Freezing: Freeze meatballs individually, then reheat in the oven and simmer in sauce.
Notes
- Mashed Potatoes: Serve the meatballs over creamy mashed potatoes for a delicious meal.
- Recipe Tips: Grate the onion for a smoother texture. Use panade for juicy meatballs. Add a beurre manie for a thicker sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
