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Swedish Meatballs

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Swedish meatballs are a comforting classic, bringing the essence of Scandinavia to your dinner table. Tender and flavorful, these little bites are made from a blend of ground beef and pork, seasoned with spices and enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, they pair beautifully with mashed potatoes or noodles. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these meatballs are sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (or ½ lb ground pork for added juiciness)
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, milk, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  2. Sauté additional diced onion in a skillet over medium heat until soft.
  3. Form the meat mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Heat oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat and sear meatballs until browned on all sides (6–8 minutes).
  5. In the same skillet, whisk in flour until golden; gradually add beef broth while scraping up brown bits.
  6. Stir in sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard; simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
  7. Serve warm over mashed potatoes or noodles with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding grated Parmesan cheese to the meat mixture. Feel free to substitute turkey for a lighter option or use day-old bread soaked in milk for better texture.

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