Swedish Meatballs
Our best Swedish meatball recipe features a flavorful blend of seasonings and creamy sauce. This is a fantastic dish for any night of the week!
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1/2 cup milk, or half-and-half
- 4 slices bread, crumbled
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups beef broth, preferably low sodium
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, optional
Instructions
Make the Meatballs
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat it to 400 F. Lightly grease a large, rimmed baking pan.
- Combine the milk and crumbled bread in a large bowl and let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk in the egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, onion powder, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and nutmeg. Add the ground beef and pork and mix to blend thoroughly. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Arrange the meatballs in the pan and bake for 20 minutes, until cooked through. They should register at least 160 F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove to a rack and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. When the butter begins to sizzle, add the flour. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups of beef broth and the Worcestershire sauce and cook until bubbling and thickened. Gradually whisk in the heavy cream. If too thick, add more beef broth, a little at a time. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and nutmeg, if using.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce and gently stir to coat; heat through.
Nutrition
Calories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 24gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 785mgPotassium: 436mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 587IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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