Baked Swedish Meatballs Tyler Florence

Experience comfort food at its finest with Tyler Florence's Baked Swedish Meatballs—a classic dish elevated with a perfect balance of flavors and textures. This recipe features tender meatballs made from a savory blend of ground beef and pork, infused with warm spices like allspice and nutmeg, and baked to perfection in a creamy, rich gravy. A quick sear before baking locks in flavor, while the finishing touch of heavy cream adds a luscious, velvety consistency to the sauce. These golden meatballs are oven-baked for hands-off ease and are best served alongside buttery mashed potatoes or egg noodles, with a dollop of tangy lingonberry jam for a traditional Swedish twist. Ready in just an hour, this hearty dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Butter
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 cup Lingonberry jam (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

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

Step 3

Using your hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned but not fully cooked. Remove meatballs and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.

Step 6

Gradually whisk in the beef broth, ensuring no lumps form. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.

Step 7

Stir in the heavy cream and return the meatballs to the skillet, spooning some sauce over the top.

Step 8

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Step 10

Serve the baked Swedish meatballs hot, accompanied by mashed potatoes or egg noodles, and a dollop of lingonberry jam on the side, if using.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1795.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3450.9

Total Fat 243.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 101.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 969.0mg	0%
Sodium 7046.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 153.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.3g	0%
Total Sugars 71.2g
Protein 160.9g	0%

Vitamin D 87.3IU	0%
Calcium 363.7mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 1941.4mg	0%

*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: 63.5%

Protein: 18.7%

Carbs: 17.8%