Homemade Swedish Meatballs for a Cozy Dinner
Classic Swedish meatballs made with beef and pork, spiced with allspice, and simmered in a rich creamy gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (20–24 meatballs) 1x
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp allspice
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (or sour cream)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit.
- Add remaining meatball ingredients. Mix and roll into balls.
- Brown in a skillet and set aside.
- Make gravy by whisking butter and flour, then slowly adding broth and cream.
- Return meatballs to pan and simmer until cooked through.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and jam.
Notes
- Make ahead and freeze for up to 3 months
- Use sour cream for tangier sauce
- Substitute turkey for a leaner version