Swedish Meatballs with Gravy

Swedish Meatballs with Gravy

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

1 lb ground beef

1/2 lb ground pork (or use all beef if preferred)

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup milk

1 small onion, finely grated or minced

1 egg

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp ground allspice

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Salt & pepper to taste

2 tbsp butter (for frying)

For the Gravy:

4 tbsp butter

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups beef broth

3/4 cup heavy cream or sour cream

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions:

1. Make the Meatballs:

In a large bowl, soak breadcrumbs in milk for a few minutes.

Add the ground meats, onion, egg, and seasonings. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix.

Form into small meatballs (about 1-inch round).

Heat 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry meatballs in batches until browned and cooked through (about 5–7 mins total). Set aside.

2. Make the Gravy:

In the same skillet, melt 4 tbsp butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2–3 minutes to form a roux.

Gradually whisk in beef broth until smooth. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until it thickens.

Stir in cream and Worcestershire sauce. Add salt & pepper to taste.

Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the gravy for another 5–10 minutes.