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Creamy Swedish Meatballs Recipe Easy Homemade Rich Sauce Guide

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Tender and juicy Swedish meatballs in a rich, creamy sauce with a hint of nutmeg and allspice. Perfect for cozy dinners and quick weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 pound ground beef (80/20)
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko recommended)
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 small onion, finely minced
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and whole milk. Let soak for 5 minutes until breadcrumbs absorb the milk and soften.
  2. Add ground beef, ground pork, minced onion, egg, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg to the soaked breadcrumbs. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Using wet hands, roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs, about 20 total. Place on a baking sheet or plate.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches for 6-7 minutes, turning occasionally until golden on all sides but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle flour over melted butter and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes until bubbly and golden but not browned.
  6. Slowly whisk in beef broth until smooth. Stir in heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Bring to a simmer and thicken for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Return browned meatballs to skillet with sauce. Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes or until meatballs reach internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Sauce will thicken further.
  8. Serve meatballs and sauce over buttered egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

If sauce gets too thick, stir in a splash of beef broth or cream to loosen. Do not overmix meat to avoid dense meatballs. Brown meatballs in batches to get a good crust. Soaking breadcrumbs in milk ensures tender meatballs. For gluten-free, substitute breadcrumbs and flour accordingly. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and dairy-free butter alternatives.

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