Cheap and Easy Swedish Meatballs Dinner
Transform your dinner routine with this comforting, budget-friendly 'Cheap and Easy Swedish Meatballs Dinner.' Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines tender, flavor-packed meatballs made with ground beef and pork, seasoned with warm spices like allspice and nutmeg, and simmered to perfection in a rich, creamy gravy. With just 15 minutes of prep and straightforward steps, this dish delivers restaurant-quality results without breaking the bank. Serve these hearty meatballs over buttery egg noodles or fluffy mashed potatoes, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an elegant touch. Affordable, delicious, and satisfying, this one-pot meal is destined to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 pound Ground pork
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 large Egg
- 1 small Onion, finely grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Allspice
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Beef broth
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 pound Egg noodles or mashed potatoes (for serving)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, grated onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined but do not overmix.
Using your hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a plate or tray.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Working in batches if necessary, cook the meatballs until browned on all sides (approximately 5-7 minutes). Remove the meatballs and set aside.
In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter and sprinkle in the flour. Whisk together to form a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Slowly add the beef broth, whisking continuously to remove lumps. Bring to a simmer and let thicken slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Add the browned meatballs back into the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and let simmer for 10-12 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
While the meatballs are simmering, cook egg noodles or prepare mashed potatoes according to package instructions for serving.
Serve the Swedish meatballs over the egg noodles or mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired, and enjoy your meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3082 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 210.6 g | 270% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.7 g | 464% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 953 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 5811 mg | 253% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.0 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 169.8 g | 340% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 339 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1851 mg | 39% | |
*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.
