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Name: Creamy Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 lb ground pork (or additional ground beef); 1/2 cup bread crumbs (or Panko bread crumbs); 1 large egg, beaten; 1/4 cup milk; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp ground allspice; 1/16 tsp ground nutmeg; pinch ground cloves; 3 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp white pepper (or finely ground black pepper); 2 cups beef stock; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tsp soy sauce; chopped fresh parsley, optional

This Swedish-style dish features succulent meat spheres nestled in a velvety, indulgent gravy that's simple to prepare.

By Marcus Rivera, Kitchen Tips Editor

Prep: 20 minCook: 20 minServes: 6

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There is a reason beef remains the centerpiece of so many memorable meals — when cooked well, nothing else quite matches its richness and depth. This creamy swedish meatballs makes the most of that potential with a recipe that balances bold seasoning with straightforward technique, delivering impressive results without requiring advanced skills.

This recipe has a few components, but none of them are difficult on their own. The key is reading through the whole recipe once before you start, then working through each step methodically. You will find the rhythm quickly, and the result is well worth the effort.

This recipe scales easily for larger groups and leftovers reheat well for lunches throughout the week. Feel free to adjust the seasonings to suit your taste — cooking is always better when you make a recipe your own. Pair it with a simple side salad or your favorite grain for a complete meal.

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork (or additional ground beef)
1/2 cup bread crumbs (or Panko bread crumbs)
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/16 tsp ground nutmeg
pinch ground cloves

For the Sauce

3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp white pepper (or finely ground black pepper)
2 cups beef stock
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tsp soy sauce

For Garnish

chopped fresh parsley, optional

Nutrition (Per 6 servings)*

397

Calories

28g

Protein

12g

Carbs

26g

Fat

Fiber

666mg

Sodium

* AI-estimated values only — not a substitute for professional nutrition labeling.

Instructions

Prepare the Meatballs

In a large bowl, add the ground beef, pork, bread crumbs, egg, milk, salt, pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix until combined and divide into 45-48 small meatballs, about 1-inch each.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the meatballs and brown on all sides, they do not need to be cooked through. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining meatballs.

Make the Sauce

In the same skillet, add the butter to the meat drippings in the skillet. Whisk in the flour and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
While whisking, slowly add in the the broth, cream, and soy sauce, stirring until smooth.

Finish Cooking

Once smooth, add the meatballs and bring to a gentle boil over medium low heat. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook for 5-10 minutes more or until the sauce is thickened and the meatballs are cooked through. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes. Garnish with parsley if desired.