Swedish Meatballs Recipe
These homemade Swedish Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and simmered in a rich and creamy gravy. Perfect for a cozy dinner with a side of mashed potatoes.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Meatballs:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- ½ cup Panko*
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Gravy:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups beef broth
- ¾ cup sour cream
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- Cook the Onions: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a bowl, combine beef, pork, Panko, egg yolks, allspice, nutmeg, and cooked onions. Season with salt and pepper. Form mixture into meatballs.
- Brown the Meatballs: Brown meatballs in olive oil, then set aside.
- Make the Gravy: In the skillet, melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add beef broth. Stir in sour cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer: Add meatballs back to the gravy and simmer until cooked through and thickened.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the gravy.
- These meatballs are great served over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Swedish Meatballs, Meatball Recipe, Homemade Meatballs