Swedish Meatballs Recipe
Experience the comforting warmth of Swedish meatballs, juicy and rich, perfect with creamy sauce over noodles, rice, or potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Chopped Parsley
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Allspice
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- ¼ cup Finely Chopped Onion
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 4 tablespoons Butter for Sauce
- 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- to taste Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, parsley, allspice, nutmeg, onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix gently until everything is just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 12 large or 20 smaller meatballs and place them on a plate.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Once browned, transfer them to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter for the sauce. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth until smooth, then stir in heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Simmer until it thickens.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until coated with sauce.
- Serve the Swedish meatballs over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- Ensure not to overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sauce's consistency as needed.
- Allow meatballs to rest after cooking.
- Great for freezing for quick meals.
Nutrition
Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 866mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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