Mom's Swedish Style Meatballs

Savory, comforting, and irresistibly flavorful, Mom's Swedish Style Meatballs are the perfect combination of tender meat and a rich, creamy sauce. Made with a blend of ground beef and pork, these perfectly spiced meatballs feature warm hints of allspice and nutmeg, balanced with the savory tang of Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce in the luscious gravy. This classic dish comes together effortlessly, with golden-browned meatballs simmered to perfection in a velvety sauce that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is a family-favorite comfort food that will fill your kitchen with nostalgia. Garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of brightness, and watch this hearty meal become an instant hit at your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 0.5 lb ground pork
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp ground allspice
• 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, garlic powder, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.

Step 2

Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet. You should have about 20-24 meatballs.

Step 3

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

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and melt it over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter and whisk continuously for about 1-2 minutes to make a roux.

Step 5

Slowly pour in the beef broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 7

Return the meatballs to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(995.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2334.8

Total Fat 163.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 796.0mg	0%
Sodium 4120.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 10.9g
Protein 154.0g	0%

Vitamin D 85.1IU	0%
Calcium 286.7mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 1523.4mg	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: 62.5%

Protein: 26.1%

Carbs: 11.3%