Description
Swedish meatballs are a comforting classic that brings warmth to any table. Juicy morsels of seasoned ground beef and pork are enveloped in a creamy sauce, making them irresistible for both family dinners and festive gatherings. Served over mashed potatoes or noodles, these meatballs deliver nostalgia and flavor in every bite. Perfect for cozy nights or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
- ½ tsp allspice
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until mixed without overworking.
- Sauté chopped onion in butter until golden; add minced garlic at the end.
- Form the mixture into meatballs (about 1 inch) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until browned.
- In the same skillet, make the sauce by whisking flour into sautéed onions; slowly add beef broth and sour cream until smooth.
- Gently fold baked meatballs into the sauce and simmer for five minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg