Description
These Swedish Meatballs are a delightful combination of lean ground beef and pork, seasoned with allspice and nutmeg, creating a special dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for dinner with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ pound ground pork (or additional ground beef)
- ½ cup bread crumbs (or Panko bread crumbs)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/16 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- pinch ground cloves
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper (or finely ground black pepper)
- 2 cups beef stock (*)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Combine ground beef, pork, bread crumbs, egg, milk, salt, pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves in a large bowl. Mix well and form 45-48 small meatballs, about 1 inch each.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown half of the meatballs on all sides, then transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining meatballs.
- Add butter to the skillet with the meat drippings. Whisk in flour and pepper, cooking for 1 minute.
- Gradually add in the broth, cream, and soy sauce while whisking until smooth.
- Add the meatballs to the skillet and bring to a gentle boil over medium-low heat. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then uncover and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and meatballs are cooked through. Adjust seasoning if desired.
- Serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
If you prefer a lighter option, you can use turkey instead of beef and pork.
For added flavor, try incorporating a splash of Worcestershire sauce into the broth mixture.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg