Quick Swedish Meatballs
Elevate your dinner game with these Quick Swedish Meatballs, a comforting classic made simple for busy weeknights. Featuring a flavorful blend of ground beef and pork, infused with warm spices like allspice and nutmeg, these tender meatballs are paired with a rich, creamy gravy made from beef broth, heavy cream, and a hint of Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce for a balanced tang. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for creating a homemade meal without the fuss. Serve over buttery mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or fluffy rice, and garnish with fresh parsley for an elegant finishing touch. Whether you're craving traditional Scandinavian flavors or just a hearty, satisfying meal, these Swedish meatballs are guaranteed to delight your taste buds.
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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
- 0.25 cup onion, finely grated
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon allspice
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic powder, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
Using your hands or a small scoop, shape the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a plate or baking sheet.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the meatballs in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the skillet. Cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per batch. Remove meatballs and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring continuously, for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Gradually whisk in the beef broth, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes, adjusting the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Return the cooked meatballs to the skillet, tossing them gently to coat in the gravy. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes to heat through.
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2758 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.9 g | 263% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.4 g | 452% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 936 mg | 312% | |
| Sodium | 5941 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 159.0 g | 318% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 299 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 1706 mg | 36% | |
*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.
