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Swedish Meatballs

Enjoy the warm, inviting aroma of savory meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy gravy. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and sure to please the entire family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Swedish
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the meatballs
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated onion
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 unit egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
For the gravy
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour toasted
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated onion, milk, egg, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and allspice until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into small meatballs.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, cook the meatballs in butter over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
  2. Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add flour and stir for about a minute.
  4. Gradually whisk in beef broth and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add heavy cream and stir until the sauce thickens.
  6. Return meatballs to the skillet and coat with the gravy.
  7. Serve with mashed potatoes and lingonberry sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like parsley or dill. You can substitute ground chicken or turkey for a lighter option. Don't rush the simmering part; it enhances the flavor significantly.