Swedish Mushroom Meatloaf
Elevate your comfort food game with this Swedish Mushroom Meatloaf, a savory twist on a classic dish infused with Scandinavian flavors. This recipe combines the rich, tender blend of ground beef and pork with earthy button mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and warm spices like allspice and nutmeg for a distinctive depth of flavor. The meatloaf is baked to perfection and paired with a velvety Swedish-style cream gravy, made from scratch with butter, beef broth, and heavy cream for a luscious finishing touch. Perfectly moist thanks to the breadcrumb-and-milk mixture, this hearty entree is ideal for cozy family dinners or an impressive dinner party spread. Serve it with creamy mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables, and don't forget the fresh parsley garnish for a burst of color and freshness. Easy to prepare and deeply satisfying, this Scandinavian-inspired dish is destined to become a new family favorite!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 pound Ground pork
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Button mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground allspice
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Beef broth
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to soften.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and mushrooms, and sauté until softened and most of the moisture from the mushrooms has evaporated, about 5-7 minutes. Let the mixture cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, sautéed onion-mushroom mixture, egg, salt, black pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix gently until everything is evenly incorporated. Do not overmix, as this can make the meatloaf dense.
Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared loaf pan, pressing it down gently to shape it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the Swedish-style gravy. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture turns light golden.
Gradually whisk in the beef broth, ensuring no lumps form. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Once the meatloaf is done, let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve with the gravy drizzled on top and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2842 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 205.0 g | 263% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.0 g | 455% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 918 mg | 306% | |
| Sodium | 5338 mg | 232% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.9 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 167.6 g | 335% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2582 mg | 55% | |
*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.
