Description
Get ready to fall in love with these homemade creamy Swedish meatballs—tender bites of beef and pork blended with cozy spices and smothered in a silky, rich gravy. This easy recipe is a family-favorite comfort meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners. Serve them with buttery mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice. Whether you’re craving a quick dinner idea or need food ideas for hearty gatherings, this recipe has you covered. Think easy dinner with bold flavor, creamy textures, and crowd-pleasing appeal. Perfect for anyone needing new dinner ideas or a timeless classic with a comforting twist.
Ingredients
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/4 cup grated onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter (for browning)
2 tablespoons butter (for sauce)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and pepper until just combined.
2. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
3. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, turning to cook all sides. Transfer to a plate.
4. In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
5. Gradually whisk in beef broth while scraping up browned bits.
6. Add heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until slightly thickened.
7. Return meatballs to the skillet and cook in the sauce for 5–7 minutes.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use a mix of beef and pork for best flavor and tenderness.
To reheat, add a splash of broth or cream to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: creamy meatballs, Swedish meatballs, easy dinner, quick meal, gravy, comfort food