Easy Recipes: Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Gravy
These juicy Swedish meatballs are smothered in a rich, creamy gravy and packed with comforting flavor for a weeknight favorite.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for a few minutes until absorbed.
- Add ground beef, ground pork, egg, allspice, nutmeg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and cook the meatballs until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Simmer until thickened.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for a few more minutes.
- Serve warm with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.