The Best Swedish Meatballs

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The Best Swedish Meatballs are smothered in the most amazing rich and creamy gravy. The meatballs are packed with such delicious flavor you will agree these are the BEST you have ever had!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Swedish

Keyword: Swedish Meatballs

Servings:

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Meatballs

1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ cup onion, finely chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter

Sauce

4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons 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, combine 1 pound ground beef, 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ cup onion, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 egg. Mix until combined.
Roll into 12 large meatballs or 20 small meatballs. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Add the meatballs and cook, turning continuously until brown on each side and cooked throughout. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
Add 4 tablespoons butter and 3 tablespoons flour to the skillet and whisk until it turns brown. Slowly stir in 2 cups beef broth and 1 cup heavy cream. Add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard and bring to a simmer until the sauce starts to thicken. Salt and pepper to taste.
Add the meatballs back to the skillet and simmer for another 1-2 minutes. Serve over egg noodles or rice.

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Notes

Originally Posted on August 18, 2016

Photos Updated on May 16, 2024

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