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Swedish meatballs
Swedish meatballs
Swedish meatballs is a traditional Swedish dish made of seasoned ground meat, often a mix of pork and beef, formed into small meatballs. They are typically served with a creamy gravy and lingonberry sauce. They are flavorful and delicious, perfect for serving as a main dish or appetizer.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Lingonberry sauce (optional, for serving)
- Mashed potatoes (for serving)
- noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, egg, allspice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sprinkle the flour over the remaining drippings and whisk to make a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the beef broth and heavy cream until smooth. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Swedish meatballs hot with lingonberry sauce on the side, along with mashed potatoes or noodles.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 627kcal (31%)Carbohydrates: 12g (4%)Protein: 35g (70%)Fat: 48g (74%)Saturated Fat: 21g (131%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 199mg (66%)Sodium: 647mg (28%)Potassium: 657mg (19%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 539IU (11%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 109mg (11%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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