Swedish Meatball Recipe
This Swedish Meatball Recipe brings cozy comfort food to your table with homemade meatballs, creamy sauce, and a hint of dill—perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 small onion minced
- 1 clove garlic grated
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
- ½ cup sour cream
- Lingonberry jam for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg and milk. Add breadcrumbs, minced onion, grated garlic, nutmeg, dill, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle in ground beef (and pork, if using), then gently combine with your hands until just mixed. Cover and chill for 15–20 minutes.
- Form 1½-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray. Chill while you heat the skillet.
- Brown meatballs in batches in a skillet with butter. Transfer browned meatballs to a plate.
- Cook flour in skillet drippings, then gradually add beef broth. Simmer to thicken the sauce.
- Return meatballs to the pan and simmer in the sauce until cooked through.
- Stir in sour cream off the heat, season, and let rest. Garnish and serve.
Notes
Soak breadcrumbs in milk for tender meatballs. Serve with lingonberry jam for an authentic touch.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalProtein: 28gFat: 24g
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