Description
Hearty Swedish meatballs combine ground beef and pork with creamy gravy, inspired by traditional Nordic cuisine. Comfort meets culinary elegance when you savor this classic dish simmered with rich, tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 1 lb (454 g) ground pork
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp unrefined sea salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 5 tbsps salted butter
- 5 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp unrefined sea salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups (960 ml) whole milk
- parsley, for garnish (optional)
- mashed potatoes, for serving
- lingonberry sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and prepare a comprehensive mixing station with ground beef, ground pork, panko breadcrumbs, eggs, whole milk, onion powder, garlic powder, nutmeg, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Meatball Composition: Combine all meat and seasoning ingredients in a large mixing bowl, gently blending with fingertips to maintain meat’s delicate structure. Form consistent 1 1/2-inch spherical meatballs, arranging them methodically on baking sheets with minimal proximity.
- Roasting Process: Position meatballs in preheated oven, roasting for 15-20 minutes until exterior develops a rich golden-brown exterior and internal temperature indicates complete cooking.
- Gravy Creation: Melt butter in a substantial pot over medium heat, gradually introducing flour and seasonings. Whisk continuously to develop a smooth roux, cooking for two minutes without scorching. Progressively pour milk, whisking vigorously to eliminate potential lumps, and simmer until gravy achieves desired thickness.
- Finishing Touch: Immerse roasted meatballs into prepared gravy, ensuring comprehensive coating. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve alongside mashed potatoes and lingonberry sauce for an authentic Scandinavian culinary experience.
Notes
- Meat Mixing Technique: Use light hands when combining meat ingredients to prevent dense, tough meatballs and maintain a delicate, tender texture.
- Uniform Size Matters: Create consistent 1 1/2-inch meatballs to ensure even cooking and professional presentation.
- Gravy Whisking Wisdom: Continuously stir flour-butter mixture and milk to prevent lumps, achieving a smooth, silky sauce that coats meatballs perfectly.
- Temperature Control Tip: Watch oven carefully during 15-20 minute roasting to achieve golden-brown exterior without overcooking meatballs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg