Grandma's Swedish Meatballs

Discover the heartwarming charm of "Grandma's Swedish Meatballs," a timeless recipe brimming with rich, comforting flavors straight from the old world. This dish combines a tender blend of ground beef and pork, subtly spiced with warm allspice and nutmeg, balanced by a velvety cream gravy infused with Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Perfectly browned meatballs are simmered in this luscious sauce, creating a savory symphony that’s irresistible. Ideal for cozy family dinners, these Swedish meatballs pair wonderfully with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice, making them a versatile and satisfying meal for any night of the week. Garnished with fresh parsley, this recipe not only captures tradition but also guarantees rave reviews at your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 0.5 lb Ground pork
• 0.75 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 Onion, finely minced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Egg
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.25 tsp Ground allspice
• 0.25 tsp Ground nutmeg
• 3 tbsp Butter
• 3 tbsp All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp Chopped parsley, for garnish

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes, so the breadcrumbs soak up the milk.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, minced onion, garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, ground allspice, and ground nutmeg. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated, but don’t overmix to avoid dense meatballs.

Step 3

Using your hands or a tablespoon, roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, placing them on a tray as you go.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Working in batches, if necessary, cook the meatballs, turning them occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes per batch). Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.

Step 6

Slowly whisk in the beef broth, ensuring there are no lumps, followed by the heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Simmer the gravy for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.

Step 7

Add the cooked meatballs back into the skillet, ensuring they are coated in the gravy. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.

Step 8

Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1701.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3029.0

Total Fat 218.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 97.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 930.9mg	0%
Sodium 6450.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 97.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g	0%
Total Sugars 16.0g
Protein 165.4g	0%

Vitamin D 108.4IU	0%
Calcium 404.4mg	0%
Iron 16.6mg	0%
Potassium 1839.6mg	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: 65.1%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 12.9%