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Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Swedish Meatballs Recipe

4.7 from 9 reviews

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.

Ingredients

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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

Instructions

  1. Cook the Onions: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
  2. 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.
  3. Brown the Meatballs: Brown meatballs in olive oil, then set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. Simmer: Add meatballs back to the gravy and simmer until cooked through and thickened.
  6. 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.

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Keywords: Swedish Meatballs, Meatball Recipe, Homemade Meatballs