Description
Swedish meatballs are a warm, comforting dish that transports you to cozy Scandinavian kitchens with every bite. Tender and flavorful, these juicy meatballs blend ground beef and pork, seasoned with nutmeg and allspice. Served with a rich creamy sauce and paired perfectly with mashed potatoes or lingonberry sauce, they are ideal for family gatherings or a cozy night in. Easy to prepare, this classic recipe promises an unforgettable flavor experience that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, sautéed onion, egg, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and allspice until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about one inch in diameter.
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides for about five minutes per batch.
- Remove the meatballs and add beef broth to the skillet; scrape up browned bits from the bottom. Stir in cream and simmer until slightly thickened for about five minutes.
- Return the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for an additional ten minutes.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg