Swedish Meatballs
Enjoy the authentic taste of Swedish Meatballs. Tender meatballs in a creamy sauce, great for any occasion. Easy to make and even easier to love.
Ingredients
- 2 slices white bread, crusts removed, chopped into small cubes
- 1 small onion
- 10 oz ground beef
- 10 oz ground pork
- 1 egg
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp allspice powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp oil
For the Gravy:
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1½ cups beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Make the Meatballs:
- Grate the onion and mix it with the chopped bread in a bowl. Let it sit for a minute to soften the bread.
- Add the ground beef, pork, egg, spices, and salt to the bowl and mix well. Don’t overmix, or the meatballs will be tough.
- Using a tablespoon or ice cream scooper, portion the mixture and roll them into balls.
Cook the Meatballs:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides.
Make the Gravy:
- Remove the meatballs from the pan and set them aside.
- In the same pan, melt the butter with olive oil over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute to make a roux.
- Slowly whisk in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
- Stir in the heavy cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve:
- Return the meatballs to the pan and simmer in the gravy for a few minutes to heat through.
- Serve the Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or lingonberry jam (optional).