Authentic Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Gravy
Authentic Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Gravy are the epitome of comfort food, delivering tender, flavorful meatballs enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. This classic dish brings warmth to your dining table, perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests. With a delightful blend of spices and a velvety gravy, these meatballs shine whether served over fluffy mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, they promise a satisfying meal that pleases both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (12 large or 20 small meatballs)
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 egg
- 5 tbsp butter
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko bread crumbs, onion, egg, and seasonings (allspice, nutmeg, garlic powder, salt, pepper). Mix until just combined.
- Form into 12 large or 20 small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides; remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter; whisk in flour until golden. Gradually add beef broth and cream while stirring until thickened. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard.
- Return meatballs to skillet; simmer briefly in gravy before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg