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A plate of homemade Swedish meatballs covered in a rich, creamy gravy, garnished with fresh parsley.

Traditional Swedish Meatballs Recipe (With a Twist)

This Traditional Swedish Meatballs Recipe serves 4 people and features a perfectblend of beef, meat of your choice, and warm spices like allspice andnutmeg. The meatballs are pan-fried until golden and served with a rich,creamy gravy made from beef broth, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard. Pairthem with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam for an authentic Swedishmeal. Quick, easy, and full of flavor!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Swedish
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Forthe Meatballs
  • ½ lb 225g ground beef
  • ½ lb 225g ground meat of your choice
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp allspice
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp butter for frying
For the Gravy:
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Meatballs – Mix breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl. Let sit for a few minutes. Add ground beef, pork, onion, egg, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix gently until combined.
  2. Shape the Meatballs – Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. Cook the Meatballs – Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry meatballs until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  4. Make the Gravy – In the same skillet, melt butter. Stir in the flour and let it cook for a minute. Slowly add beef broth while stirring. Pour in the heavy cream, then mix in the Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until thick.
  5. Combine and Serve – Return meatballs to the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes. Pair with mashed potatoes and a side of lingonberry jam.