Description
Swedish Meatballs are a comforting classic that brings warmth and joy to any meal. These tender, savory meatballs are enveloped in a creamy sauce that’s rich in flavor, making them perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. With just the right balance of spices and ingredients, this recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds. Serve them over mashed potatoes or noodles to create an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by finely chopping the onion and measuring out all components.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides (about 5 minutes per batch). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, deglaze with beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in sour cream until smooth.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and let simmer for 10 minutes before serving over mashed potatoes or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg