Easy Swedish Meatballs
A taste of Sweden without a trip to IKEA!
Easy Swedish Meatballs
Delicious meatballs in a flavorful gravy may become a family favorite.
Credit: Melissa Thomas
Ingredients
- Meatballs
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs (or 1/2 cup regular bread crumbs)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 Tablespoons dried, chopped onions (in the spice aisle)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil Gravy
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley as an optional garnish
Directions
- Mix meatball ingredients in a large bowl, making sure all ingredients are well-incorporated. Roll into 1 1/2″ meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet, and brown the meatballs. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Cook meatballs in batches if necessary.
- Make the gravy in the same skillet. Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat. Whisk flour into butter, and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown (3-5 minutes).
- Slowly whisk in beef broth. Increase heat to medium-high.
- Whisk in cream, and bring to a simmer. Add sugar and Worcestershire sauce.
- Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened (5-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low. Add meatballs to the sauce, turning to coat, and heat completely.
- Serve over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
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