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Swedish Meatballs

Swedish meatballs are juicy and flavorful and always a hit. If you’ve ever been to Ikea and had their meatballs, these are very similar. A delicious meal when served over mashed potatoes with a veggie on the side.
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Swedish

Ingredients
  

Meatballs:
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Olive oil and butter for frying the meatballs
Gravy:
  • 8 tbsp butter one stick
  • 6 tbsp flour
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, panko bread crumbs, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, onion, garlic powder, pepper, salt, eggs, and milk. Mix until thoroughly combined. I use my hands. 

  2. Shape the meat mixture into 40 small meatballs.
  3. In a large 13” skillet over medium-high heat, heat some olive oil and butter. Add the meatballs and cook for 7-8 minutes, turning continuously until brown on each side and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.

  4. To make the gravy, melt the butter in the skillet. Whisk in the flour and sauté until it turns brown, whisking continuously.
  5. Slowly stir in the beef broth and heavy cream. Add the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh parsley and simmer until it starts to thicken. 

  6. Add the meatballs back to the skillet and simmer for a couple minutes.
  7. Serve over mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles.