Baked Swedish Meatballs
Elevate your comfort food game with these irresistible Baked Swedish Meatballs, a savory blend of seasoned ground beef and pork that's gently baked to golden perfection. Infused with warm spices like allspice and nutmeg, and paired with a rich, creamy gravy made from scratch, this dish is the epitome of hearty Swedish-inspired cuisine. Baking the meatballs keeps them tender and juicy while also making this recipe an easier, hands-off alternative to traditional pan-frying. Perfectly suited for a cozy family dinner, these flavorful meatballs are best served over fluffy mashed potatoes or buttery egg noodles and garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a touch of color. With just 20 minutes of prep and classic ingredients, this baked Swedish meatballs recipe is an effortless way to bring homemade comfort to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 pound Ground pork
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Whole milk
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 medium Yellow onion, finely grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Allspice
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Beef broth
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk, allowing the breadcrumbs to soak for about 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, grated onion, minced garlic, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
Using your hands or a small scoop, shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the gravy. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.
Slowly whisk in the beef broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to the skillet with the gravy, allowing them to simmer for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm, ideally with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
730 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.9 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.3 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 217 mg | 72% | |
| Sodium | 1233 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 35.0 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 543 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
