These mouthwatering Swedish meatballs are more than just a meal; they’re a comforting hug that takes you back to a warm and cozy Scandinavian kitchen. Enjoy every bite!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Course: Main Coarse
Cuisine: Swedish
Servings: 30meatballs
Calories: 103kcal
Author: Love Keil
Equipment
SkilletI am using 12in skillet
Ingredients
For Meatballs
1tablespoonbutter
1medium onionfinely chopped
⅔cupbread crumbs
⅓cupmilk
1 lbground beef
½lbground pork
1largeegg
1 ¼teaspoonssea saltor to taste
½teaspoonground pepper
1 teaspoonallspiceground
1teaspoongarlic powder
Meatball Gravy
4tablespoonsbutter
3tablespoonsflour
2cupschicken brothor homemade chicken bone broth or beef broth
⅓cupheavy whipping cream
Instructions
Using a 12 inch skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Then, add the chopped onion and sauté, stirring a few times, until it reaches a soft texture, about 3-4 minutes.
Transfer sauteed onion into a stand mixer bowl, then add breadcrumbs and milk, and give it a good mix.
Add the remaining ingredients: ground beef, ground pork, sea salt, black pepper, ground allspice, and garlic powder. Mix on low speed using the paddle attachment until everything is well combined. Then increase the speed to high and beat the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy, which should take about 2 minutes.
Using a small ice cream scooper and wet hands, form 1-inch meatballs. I prefer to line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the meatballs on it, or I cook them as I shape them.
Using the same skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium to medium-low heat. Once the butter is melted and bubbling, gently place the meatballs in the skillet, being careful not to overcrowd them (you may need to cook them in batches). Cook the meatballs for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side until they are browned, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Once cooked, remove them from the skillet and keep warm.
In the same skillet, add the flour and whisk it in. Gradually pour in the broth while continuously whisking until the mixture is thick and smooth. Next, add the heavy whipping cream and whisk until combined. Give the mixture a little taste, and season it with sea salt and pepper to suit your taste!
Pop those delicious meatballs back into the skillet with the gravy and let them cook for about 5 minutes, or until they’re nice and warm all the way through. Enjoy with mashed potatoes and lingonberry sauce, or our favorite eggplant spread.
Notes
To ensure your meatballs cook evenly, use a cookie scoop to shape them to a uniform size of about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter for best results.
Once the meatballs are cooked and the gravy is made, let them simmer together for a few minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the meatballs to absorb some gravy.
To complete your meal, serve the meatballs with lingonberry sauce, creamy mashed potatoes, and easy baked eggplant with vegetables. Don’t forget a sprinkle of fresh parsley or dill for garnish!