Swedish

Swedish Meatballs in Creamy Sauce

Tender Swedish meatballs simmered in a rich, velvety cream sauce flavored with allspice and nutmeg. Classic comfort food served with lingonberry jam.

45 minmedium4 servings
Swedish Meatballs in Creamy Sauce

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Contains

MilkEggsWheat
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
45 min

Ingredients

Equipment

  • Large skillet (10-inch)
    Alternative: 12-inch for 6+ servings
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

★ = Essential

Instructions

  1. Finely dice Yellow onion and mix with Ground beef, Ground pork, Egg, Panko breadcrumbs, Ground allspice, salt and pepper.

    ✓ Checkpoint: Mixture holds together when squeezed
  2. Form mixture into 20-24 small meatballs, about 3 cm each.

    ✓ Checkpoint: Even size for uniform cooking
  3. Melt Butter in skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches, turning until golden on all sides.

    ✓ Checkpoint: Deep golden crust on all sides
    💡 Chef's Tip: Do not overcrowd pan
  4. Remove meatballs. Whisk All-purpose flour into remaining fat, cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in Beef broth and Heavy cream until smooth and thickened.

    ✓ Checkpoint: Sauce coats back of spoon
  5. Return meatballs to sauce. Simmer gently 5 minutes until cooked through.

    ✓ Checkpoint: Internal temperature 71°C

Nutrition

(per serving)

580
Calories
32g
Protein
22g
Carbs
40g
Fat
1g
Fiber

Storage

Refrigerator: 3 days

Freezer: 2 months

Cool completely before refrigerating or freezing. Sauce may thicken when chilled.

Reheating: Reheat gently on stovetop with splash of broth or cream. Stir frequently.

Variations

  • Ikea-Style: Add 1 tsp soy sauce to sauce and serve with lingonberry jam
  • Extra Creamy: Increase cream to 300 ml and add 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Spicy Version: Add 1/4 tsp cayenne and 1 tsp smoked paprika to meat mixture
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