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Swedish Meatball Recipe

Swedish Meatball Recipe

This Swedish Meatball Recipe features tender meatballs in a creamy sauce, perfect for serving over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course main dish
Cuisine Swedish
Servings 33 meatballs
Calories 75 kcal

Equipment

  • 3 quart high-walled skillet

Ingredients
  

Meatballs

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided in half
  • ½ cup yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg whisked
  • cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¾ lb. ground beef 80% lean
  • ½ lb. ground pork

Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon see notes
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard can sub mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ cup sour cream at room temperature

Instructions
 

Meatball Preparation

  • Heat ½ of the olive oil in a large, high-walled skillet over medium heat. Add the finely diced onions and garlic. Soften for 5 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, whisked egg, milk, cooled onions/garlic, salt, oregano, allspice, nutmeg, and pepper. Gently incorporate the meat until evenly combined, but without overworking it.
  • Roll into 1 ½-inch meatballs and place on a plate. Transfer to the fridge and let them chill for 15 minutes, or up to overnight. Cover if chilling overnight.

Sauce Preparation

  • While the meatballs chill, combine the beef broth, chicken bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, and parsley in a large measuring cup with a spout. Set aside.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Brown the meatballs in batches, leave plenty of room around each. Brown for about 1 minute per side. Remove and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously, until it begins to brown.
  • Add the beef broth mixture in small splashes, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Place the sour cream in a medium bowl. Spoon some of the sauce into the bowl and stir until well-combined. Stir it into the sauce over low heat until incorporated.
  • Add the meatballs back to the skillet along with any juices from the plate. Spoon the sauce on top. Allow them to heat through over low heat for 10-15 minutes, partially covered.

Notes

Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Leftovers freeze well; let them thaw prior to reheating. Reheat in a makeshift double boiler for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 177mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 83IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Comfort Food, creamy sauce, Dinner, homemade, meatballs, Swedish Meatball Recipe
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