Ernie's Swedish Meatballs

Discover the irresistible flavor of Ernie's Swedish Meatballs, a comforting classic elevated with a few simple yet indulgent touches. These tender, perfectly seasoned meatballs combine ground beef and pork, enriched with warm spices like allspice and nutmeg for that signature Scandinavian taste. A rich, velvety sauce made from beef broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce takes these meatballs to the next level, creating the ultimate coating for these savory morsels. Ready in under an hour, this dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions alike. Serve these delectable meatballs over creamy mashed potatoes, buttery egg noodles, or steamed rice, and don't forget the fresh parsley garnish for a vibrant finish. Perfect comfort food, Ernie’s Swedish Meatballs are sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 250 grams Ground pork
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 120 ml Breadcrumbs
• 60 ml Whole milk
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground allspice
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 480 ml Beef broth
• 180 ml Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes until the breadcrumbs absorb the milk and become soft.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, finely chopped onion, garlic, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything gently with your hands or a spoon until well incorporated, but do not overmix.

Step 3

Using damp hands, shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. You should get roughly 24-30 meatballs.

Step 4

In a large skillet or frying pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook each batch for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove the cooked meatballs and set them aside.

Step 5

Once all the meatballs are cooked, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the same pan. Allow the butter to melt, then whisk in the flour. Cook the flour and butter mixture for 1-2 minutes until it turns golden and bubbles.

Step 6

Gradually whisk in the beef broth, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan for extra flavor. Then, stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes until thickened.

Step 7

Return the meatballs to the pan, tossing gently to coat them in the sauce. Allow them to simmer in the sauce for another 5 minutes to soak up the flavor.

Step 8

Garnish the finished meatballs with chopped parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1794.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3296.9

Total Fat 251.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 116.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 1078.9mg	0%
Sodium 5975.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g	0%
Total Sugars 12.8g
Protein 174.6g	0%

Vitamin D 81.0IU	0%
Calcium 343.0mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 1957.6mg	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: 69.1%

Protein: 21.3%

Carbs: 9.6%