Homemade Swedish Meatball: 30-Minute Creamy Classic with Comforting Flavor
Tender beef meatballs seasoned with warm spices, simmered in a rich and creamy gravy. A classic Swedish comfort food perfect over mashed potatoes or noodles.
Ingredients
½ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup milk
½ lb ground beef
1 egg
1 small onion, grated
¼ tsp allspice
¼ tsp nutmeg
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp oil (for browning)
Gravy:
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1½ cups beef broth
½ cup heavy cream or sour cream
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Soak breadcrumbs in milk 5 minutes. Add meat, egg, onion, spices, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
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Form into 1-inch balls. Brown in skillet with butter and oil, 6–8 minutes. Remove.
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Melt 2 tbsp butter in skillet. Whisk in flour. Cook 1 minute.
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Slowly add broth, then cream and Worcestershire. Simmer until thick.
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Return meatballs to pan. Simmer 5–7 minutes until cooked through.
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Garnish with parsley. Serve warm over noodles or potatoes.
Notes
Use a mix of beef for best texture. Bake meatballs for a lighter version. Sauce thickens as it cools.