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Swedish Meatball Recipe

Swedish Meatball Recipe

These juicy and flavorful Swedish Meatballs are smothered in a savory gravy cream sauce that you can serve with noodles or mashed potatoes.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 33 meatballs
Calories 75 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cup
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

Meatballs

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided in half
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg whisked
  • 0.33 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
  • 0.75 lb ground beef 80% lean
  • 0.5 lb ground pork

Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon see notes
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard can sub mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 0.5 cup sour cream at room temperature

Instructions
 

Meatballs Preparation

  • Heat ½ of the olive oil in a large, high-walled skillet over medium heat. Add the finely diced onions and garlic. Soften for 5 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, whisked egg, milk, cooled onions/garlic, salt, oregano, allspice, nutmeg, and pepper. Gently incorporate the meat until evenly combined, but without overworking it.
  • Roll into 1 ½-inch meatballs and place on a plate. Transfer to the fridge and let them chill for 15 minutes, or up to overnight.

Sauce Preparation

  • While the meatballs chill, combine the beef broth, chicken bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, and parsley in a large measuring cup with a spout. Set aside.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Brown the meatballs in batches, leave plenty of room around each to easily rotate them. Brown for about 1 minute per side. Remove and set aside.

Gravy Sauce

  • Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously, until it begins to brown.
  • Add the beef broth mixture in small splashes, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Place the sour cream in a medium bowl. Spoon some of the sauce into the bowl and stir until well-combined. Stir it into the sauce over low heat until incorporated.
  • Add the meatballs back to the skillet along with any juices from the plate. Spoon the sauce on top. Allow them to heat through over low heat for 10-15 minutes, partially covered.

Serving

  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

Notes

The chicken bouillon in the sauce adds depth of flavor. Use full-fat sour cream to ensure it doesn’t curdle. Heavy cream can be used instead of sour cream if preferred. Any combination of ground beef, pork, and veal can be used in this recipe. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a makeshift double boiler for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 75kcalProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword dinner, mashed potatoes, meatballs, pasta, savory gravy, Swedish Meatball Recipe
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