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Creamy Swedish Meatballs in sauce garnished with parsley in a black skillet.

Swedish Meatballs

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Swedish
Servings 4 servings
Calories 654 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit until breadcrumbs absorb the milk. Add ground beef, ground pork, and egg. In a separate bowl, mix the nutmeg, allspice, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Add this spice mixture to the meatball mixture. Mix until just combined.
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  • Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
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  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs. Once they have color, you can remove them and set aside; they will finish cooking later.
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  • In the same skillet, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes until thickened. Gradually whisk in beef broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and adjust the flavor as needed.
  • Return meatballs to the same skillet. Cover with a lid and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through. Garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
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Nutrition

Calories: 654kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 26gFat: 53gSaturated Fat: 25gSodium: 1074mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Swedish Meatballs
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