Description
Swedish meatballs in creamy sauce are the epitome of comfort food. Tender meatballs made with a flavorful mix of beef and pork are enveloped in a rich, savory sauce that elevates any meal into a delightful feast. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish is sure to create lasting memories around the table. Serve it over fluffy mashed potatoes or pasta, and watch as everyone comes back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, onion, eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; mix well without overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides (8-10 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, whisk flour until smooth; gradually add beef broth while stirring until thickened.
- Stir in sour cream, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return meatballs to the skillet; coat them in the sauce and cook on low for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For a lighter option, substitute ground turkey for beef. - Feel free to add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for an added flavor boost.