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Swedish Meatballs

Deliciously seasoned meatballs served with a creamy sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Swedish
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground beef Can substitute with ground pork or turkey
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Use plain or seasoned
  • 1/4 cup Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 large Egg Beaten
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Allspice
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Flour All-purpose
  • 2 cups Beef broth Low sodium preferred
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Method
 

Prepare Meatballs
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, beaten egg, salt, black pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little oil. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Make Creamy Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.
  2. Gradually whisk in beef broth, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
  3. Add heavy cream, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for an additional 10 minutes.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve with lingonberry sauce and mashed potatoes for a traditional Swedish meal.

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