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Classic Swedish Meatballs Recipe with Creamy Gravy

Make classic Swedish meatballs with creamy gravy and simple ingredients. Perfect comfort dinner in about an hour.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine European, International
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 910kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 2 Lbs. Ground Beef
  • ¼ cup evaporated milk
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs; seasoned
  • 1 egg
  • 1 small onion or ½ large onion; Grated or minced
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • ½ tsp. ground white pepper
  • tsp. ground allspice
  • ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp. neutral oil

For The Gravy

  • 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon honey mustard
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 cup beef broth or stock

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375℉
    Make the Meatball Mixture:
    Add the ground meat, egg, onion, garlic, spices, salt, and pepper. Then add the breadcrumbs and milk. Mix gently until just combined — overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
    The milk keeps the meatballs tender and prevents them from drying out.
    Shape and Brown the Meatballs:
    Roll the mixture into small, evenly sized meatballs. Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides until golden. They don’t need to cook through at this stage.
    Remove the meatballs from the pan, then transfer them to the oven for about 7 minutes.
    Swedish meatballs step-by-step guide

Swedish Meatballs Gravy Cooking Method

  • In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in the flour to create a roux. Slowly pour in the beef broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Next, add the heavy cream.
    Once the gravy thickens, stir in the cream and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste and dijon mustard.
    Swedish meatballs step-by-step guide

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Nutrition

Serving: 6servings | Calories: 910kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 38g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 392mg | Sodium: 1645mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 146IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 14mg