Best Swedish Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
For the Creamy Sauce
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
Preparing the Meatballs
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, cream, eggs, chopped onion, and all seasonings
2. Mix ingredients thoroughly, ensuring even distribution of spices
3. Roll mixture into 16-24 small meatballs
4. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet
5. Cook meatballs in batches, browning on all sides until fully cooked
Making the Sauce
1. In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour
2. Gradually add beef broth and heavy cream
3. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard
4. Simmer until sauce thickens
5. Return meatballs to the skillet and coat with sauce
6. Simmer for 2-3 minutes
Serving Suggestions
• Serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes
• Garnish with fresh parsley
• Optional: Serve with lingonberry jam on the side
Pro Tips
• Use a mix of ground beef and pork for authentic flavor
• Don’t skip the nutmeg and allspice – they’re key to traditional taste
• Use full-fat heavy cream for the richest sauce