Description
Swedish meatballs are a beloved comfort food that combines juicy ground beef and pork, seasoned to perfection and smothered in a rich, creamy sauce. This dish is ideal for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests. The tender meatballs paired with a savory gravy create an unforgettable dining experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the meatball mixture: In a bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Sauté the meatballs: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Shape the mixture into small balls and brown them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Create the sauce: Remove meatballs and add flour to the skillet, whisking until golden brown. Gradually add beef broth while whisking to prevent lumps. Stir in sour cream and cream until smooth.
- Simmer: Return meatballs to the skillet and let them simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Enjoy over egg noodles or mashed potatoes with fresh parsley as garnish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (200g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg