Description
These Swedish meatballs are made with a flavorful combination of ground beef and chicken, smothered in a creamy, rich gravy. Perfect over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a satisfying and comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (85/15)
- ½ pound ground chicken
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups beef broth or beef stock (low sodium)
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1½ teaspoons soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef and ground chicken, mixing gently by hand.
- Add grated onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
- Form into 1 to 1½ inch meatballs and chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in batches, 5–6 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- Melt butter in the same skillet. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth until smooth. Stir in heavy cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. Simmer and season to taste.
- Return meatballs and juices to the skillet. Simmer 3–5 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Chill meatballs before cooking to help them hold their shape.
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
- Freeze cooked meatballs (without sauce) for up to 3 months.
- Substitute ground turkey for chicken if needed.
- Use sour cream for added tang in the gravy.
- Make it dairy-free with plant-based cream and butter alternatives.
- Use gluten-free panko and flour for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 recipe)
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 152 mg
