Name: Best Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup milk; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 egg; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/2 tsp allspice; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 2 tbsp butter (for frying); 2 tbsp butter (for gravy); 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tbsp soy sauce; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

Swedish meatballs are a classic comfort food featuring tender, spiced meatballs simmered in a rich and creamy gravy, blending traditional spices like allspice and nutmeg with a velvety sauce.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup milk

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 egg

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp allspice

1/2 tsp nutmeg

2 tbsp butter (for frying)

2 tbsp butter (for gravy)

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups beef broth

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 tbsp soy sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Soak the breadcrumbs in milk for about 5 minutes to keep the meatballs moist.
Mix ground beef with soaked breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg until well combined.
Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs in batches, turning occasionally until browned on all sides and cooked through (8-10 minutes). Set meatballs aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux; cook for about 2 minutes until golden.
Slowly whisk in beef broth to avoid lumps, then add heavy cream and soy sauce; simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Return meatballs to skillet and stir into gravy; simmer together for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam, and steamed vegetables or fresh side salad.

Notes

Adding Dijon mustard to the gravy adds a tangy kick.

Use half beef and half turkey for a lighter version.

A splash of Worcestershire sauce deepens gravy flavor.

Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheat gently in skillet with a splash of broth or cream if gravy thickens.

Gravy can be made gluten-free by substituting flour with gluten-free flour or cornstarch slurry.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan-frying and simmering
Cuisine: Swedish

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg