From scratch Swedish Meatballs
A classic Swedish meatball recipe made from scratch, served with creamy gravy and lingonberry sauce.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs preferably fresh
- 1 cup milk whole milk
- 1 ea large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 0.25 tsp ground allspice
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp butter for frying
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for gravy
- 2 cups beef broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small bowl, soak the breadcrumbs in milk and set aside for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly but gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set them on a plate.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove meatballs and set aside.
- Add flour to the skillet and whisk for 1-2 minutes to make a roux. Gradually add beef broth, whisking continuously until the gravy thickens.
- Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream, cook for another 5 minutes, then serve meatballs with the creamy gravy.
Notes
Serve with lingonberry sauce and mashed potatoes for an authentic Swedish meal.