Swedish Meatballs – Creamy, Cozy, and Comforting
These Swedish Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food—tender, juicy meatballs smothered in a rich, creamy gravy and served over buttery mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Whether you’re channeling your inner IKEA vibes or simply craving something hearty, this classic dish is a family favorite for a reason.
🍽 Ingredients (Servings: 4–6)
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely minced
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter (for frying)
For the Cream Sauce:
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Meatball Mixture:
🥣 In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, milk, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined—don’t overwork it.
2️⃣ Form and Fry:
🥄 Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs in batches, browning on all sides. Remove and set aside (they’ll finish cooking in the sauce).
3️⃣ Make the Sauce:
🧈 In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux. Slowly whisk in beef broth until smooth. Add cream, Worcestershire, mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened, about 5–7 minutes.
4️⃣ Simmer the Meatballs:
🍲 Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 10–12 minutes, or until fully cooked and tender.
5️⃣ Serve and Garnish:
🍽 Spoon over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or rice. Garnish with chopped parsley or a dollop of lingonberry jam for authentic flair.
📦 Amazon Must-Haves to help you create the best Swedish Meatballs
- 🥩 Ground Pork & Beef Blend – Perfect 50/50 mix for classic texture.
- 🧂 Allspice & Nutmeg Set – Warm spices that give it Swedish soul.
- 🍲 Nonstick Skillet – For perfect browning with easy cleanup.
- 🧄 Mini Food Chopper – Great for finely chopping onions without tears.
- 🥣 Mixing Bowls with Lids – Ideal for prep and leftovers.
- 🍝 Egg Noodles – Classic base for soaking up all that sauce.
💡 Helpful Tip
For ultra-tender meatballs, don’t overmix the meat and use fresh breadcrumbs soaked in milk. And yes, lingonberry jam on the side really does balance the richness perfectly.