Description
Classic Swedish meatballs served with creamy gravy. A comforting dish perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g ground beef
- 250g ground pork
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Mix beef, pork, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, spices, salt, pepper, and milk in a bowl.
- Shape into small meatballs.
- Fry in butter until browned on all sides.
- Remove meatballs and set aside.
- Make gravy by adding flour to the pan, stirring.
- Slowly add beef broth and cream, simmer until thickened.
- Return meatballs to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes or lingonberry jam.
Notes
- Use a mix of beef and pork for best flavor.
- Keep meatballs small for even cooking.
- Let the gravy thicken properly before adding meatballs back.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs with gravy
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
