Authentic Swedish Meatballs
Delicious and tender Swedish meatballs in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner or family gathering!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Fresh or panko
- 1/4 cup milk Whole or 2%
- 1 small onion Finely chopped
- 1 tbsp butter For sautéing
- 1/2 lb ground beef 80% lean recommended
- 1 egg Lightly beaten
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg Freshly grated
- 1/2 tsp allspice Ground
- 1 tsp salt Adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper Freshly ground
- 2 tbsp butter For frying
Creamy Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter For sauce base
- 2 tbsp flour All-purpose
- 2 cups beef broth Low sodium preferred
- 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half
- 1 tbsp soy sauce For depth of flavor
Instructions
- Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes.
- Sauté chopped onion in butter until soft, then cool.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, pork, egg, soaked breadcrumbs, sautéed onions, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and pepper.
- Shape into small meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter.
- Fry meatballs in butter until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- To make sauce, melt butter in the skillet, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and heavy cream. Simmer until thickened.
- Stir in soy sauce, then return meatballs to the pan to coat with sauce.
- Serve warm with mashed potatoes.
Notes
For a healthier version, use lean meats and substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt.