Name: Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 4 h
Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; ½ pound ground pork; ½ cup bread crumbs; 1 large egg, beaten; ¼ cup milk; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; 1/16 teaspoon ground nutmeg; pinch ground cloves; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; 2 cups beef stock; ½ cup heavy whipping cream; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional

Description

These Swedish Meatballs are packed with flavor and easy to prepare. Made with ground beef and pork, simmered in a creamy sauce, they’re ideal for a cozy dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients

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1 pound lean ground beef
½ pound ground pork
½ cup bread crumbs
1 large egg, beaten
¼ cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1/16 teaspoon ground nutmeg
pinch ground cloves
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon white pepper
2 cups beef stock
½ cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons soy sauce
chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork, bread crumbs, egg, milk, salt, black pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix until well combined and form into 45–48 small meatballs, about 1-inch each.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the meatballs and brown on all sides. Once browned, transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining meatballs.
In the same skillet, add butter to the meat drippings. Whisk in the flour and white pepper, cooking for 1 minute.
Gradually add beef stock, heavy cream, and soy sauce while whisking, stirring until smooth.
Add the meatballs back to the skillet and bring to a gentle boil over medium-low heat. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the cover and cook for another 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and the meatballs are cooked through. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve the meatballs over egg noodles or mashed potatoes, garnished with parsley if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the meatballs rest in the sauce for a few minutes before serving.
Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.
These meatballs also freeze well, so consider making a double batch!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 90mg