Swedish Meatballs in Creamy Gravy
Swedish Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food—juicy meatballs seasoned with allspice and nutmeg, simmered in a rich, creamy gravy. Serve them over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice for a cozy, satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 grated onion
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp butter for frying
- 1 tbsp oil for frying
Gravy
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add beef, pork, grated onion, egg, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix gently until combined.
- Form into 1-inch meatballs. Heat butter and oil in a skillet and brown meatballs in batches. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add beef broth while whisking. Simmer until thickened.
- Add cream, Worcestershire, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return meatballs to skillet, cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam for a classic Swedish meal. Leftovers make great sandwiches or can be added to pasta bakes. Freezer-friendly!