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Swedish Meatballs

Swedish Meatballs
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Classic Swedish meatballs made with ground beef and pork, served in a creamy gravy with egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 3/4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 3/4 cup sour cream (or heavy cream)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
  • Cooked egg noodles or mashed potatoes, for serving

Instructions

  1. Begin by gently sautéing the finely diced onion in a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until it softens and becomes translucent, which should take about 2-3 minutes. Set it aside to cool slightly.
  2. In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, panko breadcrumbs, egg yolks, the cooled sautéed onion, allspice, nutmeg, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  3. Mix these components thoroughly but avoid overworking the meat, as this can lead to tough meatballs.
  4. Form the mixture into uniform 1 1/2-inch meatballs. You should get roughly 20-24 pieces.
  5. Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, turning them until they are nicely seared on all sides. They don’t need to be cooked through at this stage. Transfer the browned meatballs to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  6. To craft the gravy, melt the butter in the same skillet. Whisk in the flour and cook for a few minutes until it forms a light golden roux.
  7. Gradually whisk in the beef broth, ensuring no lumps form, and continue stirring until the sauce begins to thicken.
  8. Stir in the sour cream (or heavy cream) until well combined and smooth. Season the gravy with salt and pepper to your preference.
  9. Return the browned meatballs to the simmering gravy. Allow them to cook gently in the sauce for another 5-10 minutes, ensuring they are heated through and the flavors meld beautifully.
  10. Serve these savory Swedish meatballs immediately, garnished with fresh parsley, alongside warm egg noodles or creamy mashed potatoes.

Notes

    Find it online: https://www.masterthecook.com/swedish-meatballs/