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Creamy Swedish Meatballs Recipe Easy Homemade Rich Sauce Guide

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This creamy Swedish meatballs recipe features tender meatballs simmered in a luscious, rich sauce made with sour cream and beef broth. It’s a comforting, easy-to-make dish perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (fresh or panko preferred)
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 small onion, finely minced
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for frying)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (for sauce)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup heavy cream or sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Soak the breadcrumbs in whole milk in a large mixing bowl for about 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Add ground beef, ground pork, minced onion, egg, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the soaked breadcrumbs. Gently mix until just combined.
  3. Wet your hands lightly and shape the mixture into small meatballs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, yielding around 20-24 meatballs.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides for about 7-8 minutes total. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  5. In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in 3 tablespoons flour and cook for about 2 minutes until light golden.
  6. Slowly whisk in 2 cups beef broth to avoid lumps. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream or sour cream, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened and smooth.
  7. Return the browned meatballs to the sauce. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are cooked through.
  8. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. If too thick, add a splash of broth or cream to loosen.
  9. Serve warm over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or rice.

Notes

Soak breadcrumbs in milk to keep meatballs moist and tender. Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to prevent tough meatballs. Brown meatballs in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook flour in butter before adding liquids to avoid raw flour taste. If sauce thickens too much, add broth or cream a tablespoon at a time to loosen.

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