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Easy Swedish Meatball Recipe Delight

Easy Swedish Meatball Recipe Delight

4 from 2 votes
Enjoy these tender, flavorful Swedish meatballs made with a blend of ground beef and pork, seasoned with warm spices and served in a creamy, rich gravy. Perfect over mashed potatoes or egg noodles for a comforting meal the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.5 lb ground pork
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 0.5 small onion finely chopped
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp ground allspice
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp butter for frying
Gravy
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cup beef broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Steps
  1. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes to soften.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix gently with your hands until just combined—do not overmix.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs, about 20 total.
  4. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes per batch. Transfer cooked meatballs to a plate and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
  6. Slowly whisk in beef broth, then heavy cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
  7. Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the gravy for 5 minutes to heat through and absorb flavor.
  8. Serve hot over mashed potatoes or egg noodles, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep them tender. If the gravy is too thick, add a splash of broth or cream to reach your desired consistency. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.