Swedish Meatballs Recipe
Whether served as a main course or appetizer, Swedish meatballs are sure to delight your taste buds with their savory goodness.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Skillet
- Baking sheet
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let it sit for a few minutes until the breadcrumbs absorb the milk.
- Add the ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and allspice to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the gravy. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, until golden brown.
- Gradually whisk in the beef broth until smooth, then stir in the heavy cream. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens.
- Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to the skillet with the gravy. Gently toss to coat the meatballs in the gravy.
- Serve the Swedish meatballs hot, garnished with chopped parsley.