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Authentic Swedish Meatballs with Rich, Creamy Gravy

Close-up of delicious Swedish meatballs generously covered in rich, creamy brown gravy in a white bowl.
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Make tender, juicy Swedish meatballs smothered in a rich, creamy gravy. This traditional recipe delivers the classic Scandinavian comfort food flavor you crave, perfect served over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, pepper, and allspice. Mix gently with your hands until just combined; do not overmix.
  2. Roll the mixture into small, uniform meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should have about 30 meatballs.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, turning to cook evenly on all sides. Remove the browned meatballs and set them aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to create a roux.
  5. Slowly whisk in the beef broth until smooth. Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring until the gravy thickens slightly.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and nutmeg. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Return the browned meatballs to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the meatballs simmer in the gravy for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cooked through and tender.
  8. Serve your homemade Swedish meatballs hot, spooning the creamy gravy generously over the top. Pair with mashed potatoes or egg noodles for a simple meatball dinner.

Notes

  • For extra juicy meatball technique, soak the breadcrumbs in the milk for 5 minutes before mixing them into the meat.
  • If you want an IKEA style meatballs result, use a 50/50 mix of beef and pork.
  • This recipe works well as a freezer meal; freeze the cooked meatballs and gravy separately, then reheat together.

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