The Quickest Swedish Meatball Recipe

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Savor the comforting flavors of classic Scandinavian cuisine with *The Quickest Swedish Meatball Recipe*. This easy, family-friendly dish combines ground beef and pork with a fragrant blend of allspice and nutmeg for perfectly seasoned meatballs that cook to golden-brown perfection in just minutes. The rich, silky gravy—made from a simple roux, beef broth, heavy cream, and a hint of Dijon mustard—comes together seamlessly in the same skillet, delivering bold, hearty flavor with minimal effort. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights and is best served over creamy mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a cozy, satisfying meal. Garnish with fresh parsley for an elegant touch and enjoy a taste of Sweden right at home! Keywords: quick Swedish meatball recipe, easy Swedish meatballs, creamy Swedish meatball sauce, 30-minute meals, family-friendly recipes.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

16 items

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, black pepper, ground allspice, and ground nutmeg. Mix well until evenly combined.

2. Roll the meat mixture into approximately 1-inch meatballs and set aside on a plate.

3. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

4. Add the meatballs to the skillet in a single layer and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.

5. In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of flour to the remaining fat and whisk to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the flour turns golden.

6. Slowly whisk in the beef broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes until it begins to thicken.

7. Stir in the heavy cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. Let the sauce simmer for another 2-3 minutes until creamy.

8. Return the meatballs to the skillet, coating them in the sauce, and let them warm through for 2-3 minutes.

9. Serve the Swedish meatballs hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (378.6g)

Calories		690
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		53.4 g	68%
	Saturated Fat	23.5 g	117%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		210 mg	70%
Sodium		1293 mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate		14.4 g	5%
	Dietary Fiber	0.8 g	3%
	Total Sugars	1.9 g
Protein		34.8 g	70%
Vitamin D		0.7 mcg	4%
Calcium		72 mg	6%
Iron		3.8 mg	21%
Potassium		508 mg	11%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1915 cal (70.9%%)

Protein: 555 cal (20.6%%)

Carbs: 231 cal (8.6%%)