Seb’s Childhood Swedish Meatballs
A nostalgic recipe for Swedish meatballs that combines ground beef and pork in a rich creamy sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Mix the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, egg, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, using your hands.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet with melted butter over medium heat until golden brown.
- Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set them aside.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer, stirring to incorporate any bits stuck to the pan.
- Add heavy cream and soy sauce, stirring to combine into a smooth sauce.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet to soak up the sauce.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Notes
Serve warm with lingonberry sauce and mashed potatoes. The meatballs freeze well for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg