Description
Experience the comfort of traditional Swedish Meatballs with Gravy, a delightful dish that brings warmth to any dining table. These tender beef meatballs are seasoned with aromatic spices like allspice and nutmeg, then enveloped in a rich, creamy gravy that elevates their flavor. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this easy recipe ensures you can serve up an authentic Scandinavian experience right at home. Pair these meatballs with fluffy mashed potatoes or a tangy lingonberry jam for a truly memorable meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 small onion (finely grated)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, soak breadcrumbs in milk for about 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef, grated onion, egg, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined.
- With wet hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch).
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; brown meatballs on all sides (5–7 minutes) and set aside.
- In the same skillet, whisk flour until golden brown; gradually stir in beef broth and bring to simmer.
- Add heavy cream and soy sauce; season with salt and pepper.
- Return meatballs to the skillet; simmer in gravy for about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 85mg