Swedish Meatballs
Tender and juicy, these Swedish Meatballs are made with a combination of beef and pork with warm nutmeg and allspice spices, and then smothered in a delightfully creamy beef gravy. Enjoy over mashed potatoes for an easy weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 947kcal
Ingredients
Meatball Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 small sweet onion finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 egg yolks
- ½ cup panko crumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
Gravy Sauce Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 3 cups beef broth
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Meatball Directions
- In a bowl combine all the meatball ingredients and mix well. Shape into 24 meatballs.
- Add 1 Tbsp oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, cook meatballs in 2 batches until golden brown and cooked through (6-7 minutes), turning as needed. Add more oil as needed. Remove from the skillet and cover with a towel or foil to keep warm.
Sauce Directions
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the beef broth and whisk in the flour and cook until golden. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook it thickens, about 2 minutes. Add in sour cream and salt/pepper to taste.
- Add back the meatballs and toss in the gravy sauce. Cook until meatballs are heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 947kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 77g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 315mg | Sodium: 1265mg | Potassium: 864mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 763IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 5mg