These BEST Swedish Meatballs are smothered in a savory gravy cream sauce and are perfect over noodles or mashed potatoes. This is like no other recipe you’ve ever tried!
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The BEST Swedish Meatballs
These BEST Swedish Meatballs are smothered in a savory gravy cream sauce and are perfect over noodles or mashed potatoes. This is like no other recipe you’ve ever tried!
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 lb. ground pork
- 1/2 c. bread crumbs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 tsp. allspice
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- kosher salt
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 4 Tbsp. butter, divided
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 3 c. low-sodium beef broth
- 1/4 c. heavy cream
- 1/4 c. freshly chopped parlsey
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Cooked pappardelle or egg noodles
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef and pork, bread crumbs, egg yolks, allspice, and nutmeg and season with salt. Stir to combine, then mix in onion. Form mixture into small meatballs.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil. Add meatballs and brown until golden, 3 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate. Drain fat in skillet.
- Make gravy: Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in skillet. Whisk in flour until golden, 2 minutes, then add beef broth and whisk until no clumps remain. Bring to a simmer and let thicken, 2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and parsley and return meatballs to skillet. Spoon gravy over meatballs and let simmer in sauce until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes more. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve over pappardelle or egg noodles.
