Swedish Meatball Recipe
Rich and creamy Swedish-style meatballs.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Creamy Sauce
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mix the Meatball Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter. Make sure they are uniform in size for even cooking.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set them aside.
Creamy Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add the Broth and Cream
Slowly whisk in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, stir in the heavy cream, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- 6
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Return the meatballs to the skillet and coat them in the creamy sauce. Let them simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
- 7