Almost Famous Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Steal the show with these irresistible Swedish meatballs! Inspired by Food Network Magazine, this recipe delivers tender, flavorful meatballs perfect as appetizers or a satisfying main course. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 310.3 kcal
Protein 33g
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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Almost Famous Swedish Meatballs

  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
  • garlic cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground lean pork
  • 1 large egg
  • vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • fresh parsley
  • jam
  • soy sauce

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How to Make Almost Famous Swedish Meatballs

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, and chopped onion. Gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. Melt butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides.
  5. Sprinkle flour over the meatballs and stir to coat.
  6. Gradually whisk in beef broth, heavy cream, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  7. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  9. Serve immediately, optionally drizzled with extra gravy.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

50g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Almost Famous Swedish Meatballs?

Almost Famous Swedish Meatballs takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Almost Famous Swedish Meatballs?

Almost Famous Swedish Meatballs has approximately 310.3 calories per serving, with about 33 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 31 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Almost Famous Swedish Meatballs?

The key ingredients for Almost Famous Swedish Meatballs are Breadcrumbs, Unsalted Butter, White Onion, Garlic Cloves, Ground Allspice, Kosher Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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