Gourmet Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Gravy

Gourmet Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Gravy

60 mins
medium
8 servings

A delicious and easy-to-follow recipe for Swedish meatballs, elevated with a rich and creamy gravy. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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Equipment Needed

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Large Skillet
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 2.00 slicesBread Crumbs(Day-old bread is best.)
  • 0.25 cupMilk(Use whole milk for extra richness.)
  • 2.00 poundsGround Beef(Can be substituted with ground turkey or chicken.)
  • 1.00 mediumOnion(Finely chopped or grated.)
  • 2.00 largeEgg Yolks(Adds binding to meatballs.)
  • 0.50 teaspoonSalt(Adjust to taste.)
  • 0.50 teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground is best.)
  • 0.25 teaspoonNutmeg(Adds warmth.)
  • 0.25 teaspoonAllspice(Adds depth of flavor.)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsUnsalted Butter(For frying meatballs.)
  • 1.00 tablespoonOlive Oil(For frying meatballs.)
  • 3.00 tablespoonsUnsalted Butter(For gravy.)
  • 0.33 cupAll-Purpose Flour(For thickening the gravy.)
  • 3.00 cupsChicken Broth(Low sodium preferred.)
  • 0.75 cupSour Cream(Adds richness to the gravy.)
  • 1.00 bunchFresh Parsley(For garnish.)

Instructions

1

Soak bread in milk for 5 minutes.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Combine ground beef, onion, egg yolks, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and allspice in a bowl.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Mix well with your hands and shape into 1-inch meatballs.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Melt butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry meatballs until golden brown (about 7 minutes), in batches if needed.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

5

Melt butter in the same skillet. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Whisk in chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened (about 2 minutes).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Stir in sour cream.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Add meatballs to the gravy and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

9

Garnish with fresh parsley.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Serve over cooked pasta or mashed potatoes.

Estimated time: 2 minutes