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Close-up of juicy Swedish meatballs simmering in a rich, savory sauce, garnished with fresh herbs.

Ground Beef Recipes That Make Swedish Meatballs Feel Extra Cozy

This recipe offers a comforting 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
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp dijon mustard

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  2. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. You should get about 20-24 meatballs.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil (not listed, add if needed) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Gradually whisk in the beef broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Return the meatballs to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is heated through.
  8. Let the meatballs rest in the sauce for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve these Swedish meatballs over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

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