Creamy Swedish Meatballs

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this recipe for Creamy Swedish Meatballs, a classic dish combining tender, homemade meatballs and a rich, velvety sauce. Made with a blend of ground beef and pork, infused with warming spices like nutmeg and allspice, these perfectly seasoned meatballs are pan-seared to golden perfection before simmering in a luscious, creamy gravy. The sauce, crafted with beef broth, heavy cream, and a hint of soy sauce and Dijon mustard, provides the perfect balance of savory and tangy. Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights yet fancy enough for entertaining. Serve these irresistible Swedish meatballs over buttery mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or alongside roasted vegetables for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal that everyone will adore.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 250 grams Ground pork
• 100 grams Breadcrumbs
• 60 ml Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 1 small, finely chopped Onion
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 500 ml Beef broth
• 120 ml Heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, soak the breadcrumbs in the milk for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, finely chopped onion, garlic powder, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.

Step 3

Using your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs, roughly 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a plate or tray.

Step 4

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the meatballs in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer the browned meatballs to a plate and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly, until the mixture turns golden and smells slightly nutty.

Step 6

Gradually pour in the beef broth while whisking to prevent lumps. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the heavy cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. Simmer gently for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Return the meatballs to the skillet, making sure they're coated in the creamy sauce. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.

Step 9

Serve the creamy Swedish meatballs hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or steamed vegetables. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1817.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3387.6

Total Fat 246.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 111.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 1048.1mg	0%
Sodium 7219.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 115.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	0%
Total Sugars 15.7g
Protein 183.5g	0%

Vitamin D 81.0IU	0%
Calcium 356.6mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 1965.4mg	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: 64.9%

Protein: 21.5%

Carbs: 13.6%