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Swedish Meatball Recipe

Swedish Meatball Recipe

This Swedish Meatball Recipe is a comforting, creamy meal that pairs tender homemade meatballs with a luscious sauce for easy weeknight dinners or cozy Sunday feasts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Swedish
Servings 4 servings
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef (85% lean; Laura’s Lean 85/15 brand works beautifully)
  • 1/2 lb ground pork (or use extra beef for 100% beef meatballs)
  • 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs (San Francisco Mills whole wheat; gluten-free works too)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (Vidalia gives a mild sweetness)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (fresh really shines here)
  • 1/4 cup whole milk (sub heavy cream for an even richer sauce)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature (helps the mixture bind evenly)
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg (freshly grated if possible)
  • 1 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (Kerrygold adds a lovely tang)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth (Better Than Bouillon paste stirred into water is my go-to)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (full-fat Greek yogurt works as a swap)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, but adds depth)
  • Lingonberry jam, for serving (homemade or the classic IKEA jar)

Instructions
 

  • Combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, milk, egg, nutmeg, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
  • Portion the mixture and roll into meatballs. Chill for 10 minutes to hold shape.
  • Pan-sear meatballs until brown on all sides, then set aside.
  • Melt butter, stir in flour, then whisk in beef broth. Simmer and add sour cream and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Nestle meatballs back in the sauce, cover, and simmer until flavors meld.
  • Taste gravy, adjust seasoning if needed, sprinkle with fresh dill, and serve with lingonberry jam.

Notes

Let the formed meatballs chill for at least 10 minutes for better shape. Add a little more milk if the mixture is dry. Bring sour cream to room temperature for a silkier sauce. Scrape up browned bits in the pan for extra flavor. Adjust sauce consistency as desired with extra beef stock.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalProtein: 28gFat: 23g
Keyword Comfort Food, family-friendly, Holiday Dinner, Scandinavian Cuisine, Swedish Meatballs
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