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Irresistible Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Gravy in 1 Hour

Swedish meatballs recipe
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Classic Swedish meatballs served with creamy brown gravy and mashed potatoes, perfect for a comforting dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 small onion, finely grated (or 1/4 cup minced)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth (or 1 1/2 cups broth + 1/2 cup water)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 2 lbs Yukon gold (or russet) potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup warm milk (more as needed)
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water 15–18 minutes until fork-tender. Drain, mash with butter and warm milk. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
  2. Soak breadcrumbs in milk 2 minutes. Add beef, pork, onion, egg, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix just until combined.
  3. Roll into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (about 18–22).
  4. Brown meatballs in batches (8–10 minutes total), turning to brown all sides. Remove to a plate.
  5. Melt butter in the same skillet. Whisk in flour for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in broth until smooth. Add Worcestershire and simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened. Stir in cream and season with salt and black pepper.
  6. Return meatballs to the gravy and simmer 5–8 minutes until cooked through and coated.
  7. Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates and top with Swedish meatballs and gravy. Sprinkle parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Use a mix of beef and pork for best flavor.
  • Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
  • Adjust gravy thickness by adding more broth if needed.

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