Name: Swedish Meatball Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil, divided; ½ cup yellow onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ½ cup panko breadcrumbs; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large egg, beaten; ⅓ cup milk; 1 tsp salt; ¼ tsp dried oregano; ¼ tsp ground allspice; ¼ tsp ground nutmeg; ¼ tsp black pepper; ¾ lb ground beef (80% lean); ½ lb ground pork; 4 tbsp butter; 4 tbsp flour; 2 cups beef broth; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp dried parsley; ½ cup sour cream (room temperature, full-fat preferred)

Description

Swedish Meatball Recipe with a creamy, savory gravy sauce that’s perfect served over mashed potatoes or egg noodles. A comforting, easy-to-make dish with tender beef and pork meatballs flavored with warm spices. A family favorite for weeknights or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

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For the Meatballs:

2 tbsp olive oil, divided
½ cup yellow onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, beaten
⅓ cup milk
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp ground allspice
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp black pepper
¾ lb ground beef (80% lean)
½ lb ground pork

For the Gravy Sauce:

4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour
2 cups beef broth
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp dried parsley
½ cup sour cream (room temperature, full-fat preferred)

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Instructions

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes). Let cool.
In a large bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, milk, cooled onion/garlic, and spices. Add ground meats and combine gently.
Roll into 1½-inch meatballs. Chill on a plate for at least 15 minutes.
Heat remaining oil and brown meatballs in batches, turning to cook all sides. Set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter and stir in flour to form a roux. Cook 2 minutes.
Gradually whisk in broth, bouillon, Worcestershire, mustard, and parsley. Simmer.
Temper sour cream with a few tablespoons of sauce, then stir into the skillet.
Return meatballs to the pan, spoon sauce over, and simmer 10–15 minutes, partially covered.
Serve hot over mashed potatoes or noodles. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

Chill meatballs before browning to help them hold their shape.
Use a whisk when adding broth to avoid lumps.
Reheat gently using a double boiler or low heat to keep the sauce smooth.
Swap sour cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
Bake meatballs at 400°F (205°C) for 15–20 minutes as an alternative to pan-frying.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 meatball
Calories: 75
Sugar: <1g
Carbohydrates: ~2g
Protein: ~4g