Cheap and Easy Swedish Meatballs Dinner

Transform your dinner routine with this comforting, budget-friendly 'Cheap and Easy Swedish Meatballs Dinner.' Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines tender, flavor-packed meatballs made with ground beef and pork, seasoned with warm spices like allspice and nutmeg, and simmered to perfection in a rich, creamy gravy. With just 15 minutes of prep and straightforward steps, this dish delivers restaurant-quality results without breaking the bank. Serve these hearty meatballs over buttery egg noodles or fluffy mashed potatoes, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an elegant touch. Affordable, delicious, and satisfying, this one-pot meal is destined to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 1 small Onion, finely grated
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Allspice
• 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 pound Egg noodles or mashed potatoes (for serving)
• 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, grated onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined but do not overmix.

Step 2

Using your hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a plate or tray.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Working in batches if necessary, cook the meatballs until browned on all sides (approximately 5-7 minutes). Remove the meatballs and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter and sprinkle in the flour. Whisk together to form a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Step 5

Slowly add the beef broth, whisking continuously to remove lumps. Bring to a simmer and let thicken slightly, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Add the browned meatballs back into the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and let simmer for 10-12 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

Step 7

While the meatballs are simmering, cook egg noodles or prepare mashed potatoes according to package instructions for serving.

Step 8

Serve the Swedish meatballs over the egg noodles or mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired, and enjoy your meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1825.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3081.9

Total Fat 210.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 92.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 953.3mg	0%
Sodium 5810.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 125.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	0%
Total Sugars 12.5g
Protein 169.8g	0%

Vitamin D 80.6IU	0%
Calcium 339.4mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 1851.0mg	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: 61.6%

Protein: 22.1%

Carbs: 16.3%