Description
Cozy, tender Swedish meatballs made with a blend of beef and pork, simmered in a silky creamy gravy and served with classic lingonberry sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs (can use gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup whole milk (or unsweetened plant-based milk)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for frying)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for gravy)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free flour blend)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half, or dairy-free cream)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup lingonberry preserves (or cranberry sauce/red currant jelly)
- 1 tbsp water (to thin lingonberry sauce as needed)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes until breadcrumbs are soft.
- In a large bowl, mix soaked breadcrumbs, ground beef, ground pork, onion, egg, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls (about 20-24 meatballs). Place on a plate.
- Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in batches, turning gently until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes per batch). Transfer to a plate.
- Pour off excess fat, leaving about 2 tbsp in the pan. Add 2 tbsp butter and melt over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour, whisking for 1 minute until bubbly.
- Slowly whisk in beef broth, scraping up browned bits. Add heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Bring to a gentle simmer, whisking often, until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Return meatballs and any juices to the pan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 10-12 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
- In a small saucepan, warm lingonberry preserves with water over low heat, stirring until smooth (or microwave for 30 seconds).
- Serve meatballs on a warm platter, spoon gravy over the top, and serve with lingonberry sauce on the side.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for family dinners, holidays, or potlucks.
- You can adjust the thickness of the gravy by adding more or less beef broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Swedish Meatballs, Creamy Gravy, Lingonberry Sauce, Scandinavian Dish