Homemade Swedish Meatballs Recipe
There’s something special about Swedish meatballs—juicy, flavorful, and smothered in a creamy, rich gravy. Whether you’ve had them at IKEA or grown up eating them, this dish is pure comfort food!
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb 450g ground beef
- ½ lb 225g ground pork
- ½ cup 50g breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup 60ml milk
- 1 large egg
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ tsp allspice
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter for frying
For the Creamy Gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups 480ml beef broth
- 1 cup 240ml heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Meatballs
- In a large bowl, mix breadcrumbs and milk, letting it sit for 5 minutes to absorb moisture.
- Add ground beef, ground pork, egg, onion, garlic, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
Cook the Meatballs
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the meatballs in batches until golden brown on all sides (about 6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
Make the Creamy Gravy
- In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook for 1 minute until golden brown.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth, stirring continuously.
- Add heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Combine & Serve
- Return the meatballs to the skillet, coat them in the gravy, and let them simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or lingonberry jam.