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Easy Swedish Meatballs

Tender allspice-spiced meatballs simmered in a creamy brown gravy and served over mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Swedish
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds ground beef
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup grated yellow onion
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter for browning
  • 3 tablespoons butter for the gravy
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Lingonberry jam for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Soak the panko in the milk and mix in the egg, onion, and spices.
  2. Step 2: Gently mix in the beef and roll into meatballs.
  3. Tip: Do not overmix.
  4. Step 3: Brown the meatballs in butter in batches.
  5. Step 4: Make a roux with the butter and flour and whisk in the broth.
  6. Step 5: Add the Worcestershire, Dijon, and cream.
  7. Step 6: Return the meatballs and simmer 10 minutes until 160°F.
  8. Tip: Serve with jam.

Notes

Calories are an estimate per serving without sides.
Serve over mashed potatoes for a classic meal.