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Easy Swedish Meatballs
Easy Swedish Meatballs smothered in gravy. You won't miss IKEAs version after tasting homemade.
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Swedish
Keyword
Ground Beef, Meatball Recipes
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
People
Calories
634
kcal
Author
Darcey Olson
Cost
$10
Ingredients
MEATBALLS
1
tbsp
olive oil, divided
1
small
onion, diced
2
cloves
garlic, minced
1
lb
ground beef or pork
¼
cup
plain bread crumbs
1
large
egg yolk
⅛
tsp
ground allspice
salt and black pepper, to taste
GRAVY
1
tbsp
pan drippings
¼
cup
unsalted butter
½
cup
all-purpose flour
4
cup
beef broth
¾
cup
full fat sour cream
salt and black pepper, to taste
fresh parsley leaves, optional garnish
Instructions
Pre-heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add 1 Tablespoon of olive oil followed by the onions and garlic. Cook until soft and translucent (approx. 3 minutes).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked onions, meat, bread crumbs, egg yolk, garlic and allspice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Using clean hands, mix until combined.
Form the meatballs by rolling the dough between the palms of your hands. Each meatball should be about 1.5".
Heat the same skillet back up to medium heat.
Add remaining oil followed by 6 meatballs (don't crowd the pan!). Cook until all sides are browned.
Once browned, transfer to a paper-lined cookie sheet and repeat with the remaining 6 meatballs.
After the meatballs are browned, remove the excess pan drippings, keeping only a tablespoon in the skillet.
Add the butter to the skillet and whisk in the flour until lightly browned (approx. 1 minute).
Whisk in the beef broth for about 2 minutes, until slightly thick.
Whisk in the sour cream.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add all 12 meatballs to the gravy and cook, turning the meatballs occasionally, until cooked throughout (approx. 10 minutes).
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories:
634
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
22
g
|
Protein:
27
g
|
Fat:
48
g
|
Saturated Fat:
22
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
18
g
|
Trans Fat:
2
g
|
Cholesterol:
185
mg
|
Sodium:
1037
mg
|
Potassium:
575
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
689
IU
|
Vitamin C:
3
mg
|
Calcium:
112
mg
|
Iron:
4
mg