Flavorful Swedish Meatballs

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
• Servings: 33 meatballs

Full Ingredient List

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg, whisked
• 1/3 cup milk
• 3/4 lb. ground beef, 80% lean
• 1/2 lb. ground pork
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Meatballs

Tools and Equipment

• skillet
• large bowl
• plate

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, soften for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, milk, cooled onions and garlic, salt, oregano, allspice, nutmeg, and pepper. Incorporate the meats until evenly combined, without overworking. (Tips: Overworking can make the meatballs tough.)
3. Step 3: Roll mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Chill on a plate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or overnight. (Tips: Ensure consistent size for even cooking.)
4. Step 4: Mix beef broth, chicken bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, and parsley in a large measuring cup.
5. Step 5: Heat remaining olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in batches for about 1 minute per side. Set aside. (Tips: Leave room around each meatball for easy turning.)

Sauce

Tools and Equipment

• high-walled skillet
• silicone spatula
• medium bowl

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Step 1: Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat, using a spatula to clean the skillet bottom. Stir in flour, cook for 2 minutes until it browns slightly.
2. Step 2: Gradually add beef broth mixture to skillet, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
3. Step 3: Place sour cream in a bowl. Add some sauce to it, stir until well combined, then incorporate into skillet sauce.
4. Step 4: Return meatballs and any juices to the skillet. Spoon sauce over them, cover partially, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked. (Tips: Use low heat to prevent sauce from breaking.)

Additional Information

Notes: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating.

Tags

main course meatballs dinner