Description
Swedish meatballs are a comforting classic that brings warmth and flavor to any meal. These tender morsels of ground beef and pork are seasoned with aromatic spices and served in a rich, creamy sauce that’s simply irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent.
- In a bowl, combine ground meats, breadcrumbs, sautéed onions, egg, spices, salt, and pepper; mix gently.
- Form mixture into 1-inch balls; place on a baking sheet.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat; brown meatballs on all sides.
- Remove meatballs; prepare sauce by making a roux with butter and flour, then whisking in beef broth and cream.
- Return meatballs to the skillet; simmer together until heated through.
Notes
- For added flavor, soak breadcrumbs in milk before mixing.
- Experiment with fresh herbs like parsley or dill for added brightness.
- Substitute heavy cream with sour cream or Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg