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Old-Fashioned Swedish Meatballs
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Old-Fashioned Swedish Meatballs

★ 4.4 · Medium

Tender beef and pork meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy brown gravy with a hint of nutmeg -- classic comfort food served over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

25 minPrep Time
30 minCook Time
55 minTotal Time
6 servings (about 36 meatballs)Yield

Why You'll Love This

  • Classic creamy brown gravy with warm spice notes
  • Tender beef and pork meatball blend
  • Comforting served over noodles or mashed potatoes

Ingredients

  • 1 lbground beef (85% lean)
  • 1/2 lbground pork
  • 2/3 cupplain breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cupwhole milk
  • 1small onion, finely minced
  • 1large egg
  • 1.5 teaspoonskosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoonground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoonground allspice
  • 3 tablespoonsunsalted butter, divided
  • 3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
  • 3 cupsbeef broth
  • 1/2 cupheavy cream
  • 1 tablespoonWorcestershire sauce

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

480Calories
28gProtein
34gFat
16gCarbs
1gFiber
780mgSodium

Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.

Method

  1. In a small bowl, soak the breadcrumbs in 1/3 cup milk for 5 minutes.

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