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Classic Swedish Meatballs in Creamy Gravy

Classic Swedish Meatballs in Creamy Gravy


  • Author: Emily Walker
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

Swedish meatballs are the ultimate cozy dish—tender beef and pork meatballs spiced just right, swimming in a silky, tangy gravy. Whether it’s a chilly evening or a weekend dinner, this dish is pure comfort on a plate. Serve with mashed potatoes or egg noodles for the full experience.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Meatballs:

1 lb ground beef

1 lb ground pork

1 large egg

½ cup panko breadcrumbs

1 tsp salt

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

¼ tsp ground allspice

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

Pepper to taste

2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

For the Sauce:

¼ cup butter (½ stick)

⅓ cup flour

3 cups beef broth

½ tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

½ cup full-fat sour cream

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)


Instructions

Make the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients (except oil). Mix just until combined and form into 1½-inch balls.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides until cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Make the Gravy: In the same skillet, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes. Slowly whisk in beef broth until smooth.

Add Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until slightly thickened.

Stir in sour cream and return meatballs to the skillet. Simmer 5–10 minutes until everything is heated through and the sauce is creamy.

Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Creamy, spiced, and packed with tradition—these Swedish meatballs make every bite feel like a warm hug.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 460 per serving
  • Sugar: 2g per serving
  • Fat: 34g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 12g per serving
  • Fiber: 1g per serving
  • Protein: 27g per serving