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Creamy Swedish Meatballs Recipe with Rich Savory Gravy Easy and Perfect

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This creamy Swedish meatballs recipe features tender meatballs in a rich, savory gravy with subtle nutmeg and tangy sour cream, perfect for cozy dinners and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs (or panko)
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup breadcrumbs with 1/3 cup whole milk. Let sit for 5 minutes until breadcrumbs soak up the milk and become mushy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add ground beef, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Roll the mixture into small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter, yielding roughly 20 meatballs. Place on a plate or tray.
  4. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches without overcrowding and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown but not cooked through. Remove meatballs and set aside.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add flour to the skillet and stir constantly for about 1 minute to cook off raw flour taste.
  6. Slowly pour in beef broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Let gravy simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Remove skillet from heat and stir in sour cream until smooth and creamy. Return meatballs to the sauce, spooning gravy over them.
  8. Cover pan and let meatballs cook in gravy over low heat for 8-10 minutes to finish cooking and absorb flavors.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot with mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or a crisp green salad.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep meatballs tender. Brown meatballs without overcrowding the pan for even cooking. Deglaze pan well to capture browned bits for gravy flavor. Temper sour cream with warm gravy before adding to prevent curdling. Adjust gravy thickness by adding broth or simmering longer.

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Keywords: Swedish meatballs, creamy meatballs, savory gravy, comfort food, easy dinner, ground beef recipe

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