Quick Swedish Meatballs

Elevate your dinner game with these Quick Swedish Meatballs, a comforting classic made simple for busy weeknights. Featuring a flavorful blend of ground beef and pork, infused with warm spices like allspice and nutmeg, these tender meatballs are paired with a rich, creamy gravy made from beef broth, heavy cream, and a hint of Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce for a balanced tang. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for creating a homemade meal without the fuss. Serve over buttery mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or fluffy rice, and garnish with fresh parsley for an elegant finishing touch. Whether you're craving traditional Scandinavian flavors or just a hearty, satisfying meal, these Swedish meatballs are guaranteed to delight your taste buds.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 0.25 cup onion, finely grated
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon allspice
• 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic powder, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.

Step 2

Using your hands or a small scoop, shape the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a plate or baking sheet.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the meatballs in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the skillet. Cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per batch. Remove meatballs and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring continuously, for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.

Step 5

Gradually whisk in the beef broth, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes, adjusting the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 7

Return the cooked meatballs to the skillet, tossing them gently to coat in the gravy. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes to heat through.

Step 8

Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1566.2 grams (1566.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2758

Total Fat 204.90g	263%
Saturated Fat 90.40g	452%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 936mg	312%
Sodium 5941mg	258%
Total Carbohydrate 64.80g	24%
Dietary Fiber 3.90g	14%
Total Sugars 9.80g
Protein 159.00g	318%

Vitamin D 85IU	426%
Calcium 299mg	23%
Iron 15mg	84%
Potassium 1706mg	36%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.3%

Protein: 23.2%

Carbs: 9.5%