Description
Classic Swedish meatballs are made with a mixture of ground beef and pork, seasoned with onion and spices, then served with a creamy gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, milk, egg, onion, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add beef broth and heavy cream, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes.
Notes
Serve with lingonberry sauce and mashed potatoes for an authentic Swedish meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 25g