Description
Classic Swedish Meatballs cooked in a creamy, savory sauce made with beef broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the ground beef, panko bread crumbs, chopped parsley, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, finely chopped onion, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and egg until all ingredients are well blended to form the meatball mixture.
- Roll the mixture into 12 large meatballs or 20 smaller ones, depending on your preferred serving size.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, turning frequently to brown all sides evenly and ensure the meatballs are cooked through. Once done, transfer them to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes a light brown roux, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the beef broth and heavy cream to the roux. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring regularly, until the sauce simmers and thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the cooked meatballs to the skillet with the sauce. Simmer for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the meatballs to absorb the flavors and warm through.
- Serve the Swedish meatballs hot, ideally over egg noodles or creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.
Notes
- This dish is best served hot.
- You can adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg