Description
Swedish meatballs are a heartwarming classic that offers a delightful blend of tender beef and pork, seasoned with aromatic herbs and enveloped in a creamy gravy. Served alongside tangy lingonberry sauce, these meatballs provide the perfect balance of flavors for family dinners or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, they can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main dish that will surely impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth (for sauce)
- 1 cup sour cream (for sauce)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (for sauce)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, eggs, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides for about five minutes per side.
- Remove meatballs and set aside. In the same skillet, whisk together flour and beef broth until smooth; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in sour cream until well combined. Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer on low for ten minutes until heated through.
- Serve with extra sauce over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, substitute half of the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken. - Consider adding fresh herbs like dill or parsley for an aromatic twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.