Swedish Meatball Recipe: 7 Secrets to Perfect Comfort Food!
This Swedish Meatball recipe delivers tender, flavorful meatballs simmered in a creamy gravy. Serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb Ground beef 80/20 blend
- 0.5 lb Ground pork
- 0.5 cup Bread crumbs Plain
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 Egg Lightly beaten
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 tsp Allspice
- 1 small Onion Finely chopped
Gravy
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Flour All-purpose
- 2 cups Beef broth
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the beef broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the heavy cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and the gravy has thickened.
- Serve the Swedish meatballs over egg noodles or mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use a combination of beef and veal. Serve with lingonberry jam for a traditional Swedish experience.