Speedy Swedish Meatballs

Discover the ultimate comfort food with our Speedy Swedish Meatballs recipe—a quick and hearty dish that's perfect for busy weeknights! These tender meatballs, made with a flavorful blend of ground beef, ground pork, and warm spices like nutmeg, are cooked to golden perfection and smothered in a creamy, velvety sauce enriched with Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe transforms pantry staples into a satisfying meal served over buttery mashed potatoes or noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of freshness and elevate your dinner table with this easy, restaurant-quality Swedish classic.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 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 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Butter
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
• 4 servings Cooked noodles or mashed potatoes (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until fully combined, but do not overmix.

Step 2

Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet or plate.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in a single layer (work in batches if necessary) and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and fully cooked through. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to make a roux.

Step 5

Gradually whisk in the beef broth and heavy cream, ensuring there are no lumps. Stir in the Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 6

Return the meatballs to the skillet, tossing them gently to coat in the sauce. Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes to ensure they are heated through and flavorful.

Step 7

Serve the Swedish meatballs hot over cooked noodles or mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2116.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4015.4

Total Fat 249.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 1064.9mg	0%
Sodium 3602.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 240.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.7g	0%
Total Sugars 10.5g
Protein 192.2g	0%

Vitamin D 87.3IU	0%
Calcium 335.8mg	0%
Iron 20.0mg	0%
Potassium 1861.6mg	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: 56.5%

Protein: 19.3%

Carbs: 24.2%