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Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Swedish Meatballs

Tender beef meatballs in a creamy sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg, whisked
  • 0.33 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
  • 0.75 pound ground beef (80% lean)
  • 0.5 pound ground beef
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 0.5 cup sour cream, at room temperature

Instructions
 

  • Heat half of the olive oil in a large, high-walled skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and garlic. Cook until softened for about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, whisked egg, milk, cooled onions/garlic, salt, oregano, allspice, nutmeg, and pepper. Gently fold in the ground beef until just combined.
  • Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them on a plate. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes or up to overnight.
  • In a measuring cup, combine beef broth, chicken bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and parsley. Set aside.
  • Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, about 1 minute per side. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes until it browns slightly.
  • Gradually add the beef broth mixture, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil, then simmer.
  • Place sour cream in a bowl, add some sauce, and mix well. Stir this mixture back into the sauce until combined.
  • Return the meatballs to the skillet along with any juices. Spoon the sauce over them. Simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

Notes

For a lighter version, you can use ground turkey instead of beef. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.
Keyword Swedish Meatballs Recipe