Description
Swedish meatballs are the ultimate comfort dish, combining tender, flavorful meat with a rich and creamy sauce. This classic recipe delivers a delightful experience that wraps your taste buds in warmth, perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Serve these savory morsels over mashed potatoes or egg noodles for a satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (fresh or panko)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, sautéed onions, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and gradually add beef broth until thickened. Stir in heavy cream and sour cream.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg