Description
Swedish meatballs are a comforting classic that brings warmth and nostalgia to any dining table. These tender, juicy morsels combine ground beef and pork with breadcrumbs and spices, enveloped in a creamy sauce that makes every bite irresistible. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, these meatballs will have your guests asking for seconds. Serve them with lingonberry sauce or creamy mashed potatoes for an authentic Scandinavian experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 lb pork sausage
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork sausage, breadcrumbs, onions, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine beef broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir until simmering.
- Toss cooked meatballs in the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg