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
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. 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