By Julie Hamlin
Swedish Meatballs
6 steps
Prep:15minCook:25min
Recipe for Swedish Meatballs. Juicy and tender meatballs with a rich gravy sauce. Serve the meatballs over mashed potatoes, pure comfort food. This recipe makes 8 meatballs.
Updated at: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:46:17 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
54
Low
Glycemic Load
4
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories524.4 kcal (26%)
Total Fat44 g (63%)
Carbs8 g (3%)
Sugars1.8 g (2%)
Protein23.7 g (47%)
Sodium1321.5 mg (66%)
Fiber1 g (4%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
For the meatballs:
0.5 lbground beef
or any meat
0.25onion
small, grated on star side of box grater
garlic cloves
minced
0.25egg
large
1.5 Tbsppanko breadcrumbs
1 Tbspmilk
salt
pepper
nutmeg
0.5 Tbspolive oil
cooking oil
For the gravy:
Instructions
Step 1
In a bowl combine the panko crumbs with milk. Add remaining ingredients for the meatballs and mix well. Shape into 8 meatballs.
Step 2
Add cooking oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, cook meatballs until golden brown and cooked through (6-7 minutes), turning as needed.
Step 3
Remove meatballs from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
Step 4
In the same skillet, melt the butter. Quickly whisk in the flour and cook until golden.
Step 5
Stir in the broth, heavy whipping cream, Dijon, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook it thickens.
Step 6
Add back the meatballs and toss in the gravy sauce. Cook until meatballs are heated through.
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