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Swedish Meatballs with Cream Sauce

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Cozy and comforting Swedish meatballs served with a rich, creamy sauce. This easy homemade recipe delivers tender, juicy meatballs with a velvety sauce perfect for family dinners or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko recommended)
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth (homemade or low sodium)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (full-fat recommended)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let soak for 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Add ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, egg, salt, black pepper, allspice, and nutmeg to the soaked breadcrumbs. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Wet your hands and roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs, about 25-30 meatballs.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
  5. In the same skillet, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Sprinkle flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes to form a golden roux.
  6. Slowly whisk in beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer, whisking to avoid lumps.
  7. Add heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard if using. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Return meatballs to skillet, nestle into sauce, cover and simmer on low for 10 minutes until cooked through.
  9. Stir gently to coat meatballs in sauce and serve hot. Add broth or cream if sauce is too thick.

Notes

Soak breadcrumbs in milk for tender meatballs. Do not overmix meat to avoid toughness. Brown meatballs in batches to avoid steaming. Whisk flour into butter carefully to avoid lumps in sauce. For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream. Meatballs can be baked at 375°F for 15-20 minutes as an alternative to frying.

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