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Close-up of delicious Swedish meatballs simmering in a rich, creamy sauce with herbs.

Cozy Ground Beef Swedish Meatballs

A comforting and flavorful take on classic Swedish meatballs, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. You should get about 20-24 meatballs.
  3. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, turning to brown all sides. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Gradually whisk in the beef broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. Return the meatballs to the skillet.
  7. Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is heated through. Stir occasionally.
  8. Let the meatballs rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve these meatballs over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or with lingonberry jam for a traditional touch.

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