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Swedish Meatballs

Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Author: Olivia Ross
Juicy, tender Swedish meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy gravy. This comfort food classic is perfect for weeknights, family dinners, or make-ahead meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Swedish
Servings 6 servings
Calories 499 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ cup onion finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 piece egg
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce substitute with soy sauce + a dash of vinegar if avoiding
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, parsley, allspice, nutmeg, onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix gently until just combined.
  • Roll the mixture into 12 large or 20 smaller meatballs. Keep them uniform in size for even cooking.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 7–8 minutes, turning to brown all sides. Transfer to a plate and cover.
  • In the same skillet, melt the butter for the sauce over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook 2–3 minutes until golden brown. Gradually whisk in beef broth until smooth, then stir in heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 1–2 minutes until heated through.
  • Serve over noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice. Spoon extra sauce on top and garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the meat to keep the texture tender.
  • Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized meatballs.
  • Let meatballs brown well to build flavor.
  • Scrape browned bits into the sauce for extra richness.
  • Adjust sauce thickness as needed with broth or simmer time.
  • Make ahead and reheat gently for even better flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 499kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 17gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 712mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 987IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Swedish Meatballs Recipe
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