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Creamy Swedish Meatballs Recipe Easy Homemade with Velvety Gravy

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A comforting and easy-to-make recipe featuring tender Swedish meatballs in a rich, velvety cream gravy. Perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for frying)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (for gravy)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup breadcrumbs with 1/4 cup milk. Let soak for 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Add ground beef, ground pork, finely chopped onion, egg, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until just combined, about 5 minutes.
  3. Wet your hands slightly and roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs, yielding about 25-30 meatballs.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches without crowding the pan. Cook about 5 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown. Remove and set aside on paper towels.
  5. In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons flour evenly and whisk constantly for 2-3 minutes until light golden and nutty.
  6. Slowly whisk in 2 cups beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add 1 cup heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes until thickened and glossy.
  7. Nestle browned meatballs into the gravy. Cover and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors and tenderize meatballs.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If gravy is too thick, add a splash more broth or cream. Optionally, stir in a small splash of lemon juice before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix meatball mixture to avoid toughness. Soak breadcrumbs in milk for moist meatballs. Use medium heat for frying to brown without burning. Simmer gravy gently to prevent separation. Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of broth or cream. For gluten-free, substitute breadcrumbs and flour accordingly.

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Keywords: Swedish meatballs, creamy gravy, comfort food, easy dinner, homemade meatballs, velvety sauce

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