Swedish Meatballs Awesome
Indulge in the comfort of homemade Swedish Meatballs Awesome, a savory dish that balances tender, flavor-packed meatballs with a creamy, rich gravy. This recipe combines ground beef and pork with warm spices like allspice and nutmeg, creating the signature depth of Scandinavian flavors. The luscious sauce, crafted with beef broth, heavy cream, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce, perfectly coats the browned meatballs, ensuring every bite melts in your mouth. Ready in under an hour, this dish is perfect for a family meal or an impressive dinner party centerpiece. Serve with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or rustic boiled potatoes, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for the ultimate hearty indulgence.
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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 Finely grated onion
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground allspice
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground 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
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to absorb.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, grated onion, garlic powder, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until well combined, being careful not to overmix.
Using your hands or a small scoop, form the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a clean plate or tray.
In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Working in batches, cook the meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes per batch. Remove the cooked meatballs and set aside. Repeat until all meatballs are cooked.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and melt over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the mixture turns golden brown.
Slowly whisk in the beef broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow it to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes, then taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper if needed.
Return the cooked meatballs to the skillet, gently stirring to coat them in the gravy. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the meatballs to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot. Pair with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or boiled potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1584 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 125.6 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.0 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 428 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 4759 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 69.6 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 556 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.
