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Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Classic Swedish meatballs in a creamy sauce.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Swedish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 500 kcal

Ingredients 

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 egg beaten
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions 

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg.
  2. Form the mixture into small meatballs.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the meatballs until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Gradually whisk in the beef broth and bring to a simmer.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
  7. Add the meatballs back to the skillet and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  8. Serve the meatballs with the sauce over mashed potatoes or noodles.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

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