Best 5 Tasty Swedish Meatballs And Gravy Recipes

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**Swedish Meatballs and Gravy: A Culinary Journey to Sweden**

Embark on a culinary adventure to the heart of Sweden with our delightful Swedish meatballs and gravy recipe. These tender, flavorful meatballs, swimming in a rich, savory gravy, are a cherished dish deeply embedded in Swedish cuisine. Our collection features a variety of recipes that cater to different tastes and preferences, ensuring an unforgettable taste of Sweden at your table. From the classic Swedish meatballs with a creamy gravy to a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions, we have something for everyone. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this iconic dish that has captured the hearts of food lovers worldwide.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SWEDISH MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Swedish Meatballs Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ground beef, ground pork, panko breadcrumbs, onion, fresh parsley, garlic, eggs, salt, pepper, butter, all-purpose flour, beef broth, ground allspice, nutmeg, heavy cream, salt, pepper, fresh parsley

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 40 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup onion, finely minced
¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1 cup heavy cream
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
fresh parsley, chopped, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • In a medium-size bowl mix together the beef, pork, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, eggs, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  • Take a walnut size of the meat mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining meat and transfer to an oiled rack on a sheet tray.
  • Bake meatballs for 15 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in a pan on medium heat and allow it to brown slightly. Stir in the flour completely and cook for about 1 minute creating a pale roux.
  • Add the beef broth, stir, and cook until it thickens.
  • Add in the ground allspice, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and the heavy cream, stir, and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the meatballs and coat them with the gravy.
  • Sprinkle with the parsley, poke with toothpicks, and serve!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 1 gram

SERIOUSLY AMAZING SWEDISH MEATBALLS IN BROWN GRAVY



Seriously Amazing Swedish Meatballs in Brown Gravy image

My favorite recipe for Swedish meatballs nuzzled in a simple yet creamy brown gravy! Just like IKEA but only better. It's so good you'll wanna slurp it through a straw!

Provided by Marzia

Categories     30 Minute Meals

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 small onion, finely chopped
5 tablespoons butter
2 slices of bread, torn into small pieces
3 tablespoons milk
1 ¼ pound lean ground beef
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt + ½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon EACH ground allspice AND garlic powder
1 tablespoon EACH oil AND Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons flour
1 ¾ cup beef or chicken broth, low sodium
½ cup sour cream
½ - 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
buttered egg noodles or mashed potatoes, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the onions and allow them to soften and become translucent about 3-5 minutes. Remove to a medium bowl and allow them to cool.
  • In a small bowl, pour the milk over the bread and press down with a spoon or your fingers so that the bread soaks up all the milk, let sit 5 minutes.
  • When the onions have cooled, add the ground beef, bread mixture, an egg, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and allspice to the bowl and mix until just combined. Don't overmix the meat as it will result in tough meatballs. Shape into 18-22 meatballs that are about 1- 1 ¼ inch in diameter.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of butter along with oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 6-9 minutes, turn every couple of minutes to ensure even browning. Remove to a plate. If you don't have a skillet large enough to hold all the meatballs, do it in batches, do not overcrowd the pan, you don't want them to steam as they won't develop that brown outer crust and as a result, the sauce will be very light in color.
  • Add the remaining 3 tbsp of butter to the skillet on medium-low heat. Sprinkle the flour in and whisk for 1-2 minutes or until it turns golden brown. Slowly pour the beef broth in while you whisk. Lower the heat, whisk in the sour cream until it dissolves completely.
  • Add the garlic powder, a ½ teaspoon of mustard, and Worcestershire sauce and let come to a gentle simmer before lowering the heat. Allow sauce to thicken for 6-10 minutes or until it reaches desired consistency. Taste and adjust with additional mustard as desired. Add meatballs in when there are 4 minutes remaining. Keep in mind the sauce will thicken as it sits, so if you aren't serving right away, consider leaving it a little thinner. Serve on top of buttered egg noodles or mashed potatoes. Top with fresh parsley if desired!

ONE-POT SWEDISH MEATBALL PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Swedish Meatball Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ground beef, seasoned bread crumbs, onion, egg, kosher salt, pepper, canola oil, beef broth, milk, worcestershire sauce, egg noodle, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 32m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
½ onion, finely minced
1 egg
1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided, or to taste
1 tablespoon pepper, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups beef broth
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
4 cups egg noodle
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, ½ tablespoon salt, and ½ tablespoon pepper, mixing until evenly combined.
  • Heat the canola oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Take about a golf-ball size of the meatball mixture and roll it into balls. Place the meatballs into the pot, cooking for one minute. Flip the meatballs.
  • Add the beef broth, milk, remaining ½ tablespoon salt, remaining ½ tablespoon pepper, and Worcestershire sauce and give it a stir.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil, then add the egg noodles. Stir constantly until the pasta is cooked and the liquid has reduced to a sauce that coats the noodles, about seven to eight minutes.
  • Add the parmesan and the parsley, stirring until the cheese is melted.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1226 calories, Carbohydrate 130 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 63 grams, Sugar 17 grams

MEATBALLS AND GRAVY



Meatballs and Gravy image

"CHRISTMAS was the time when our family forgot about the food budget and splurged on one special meal. I can still see Grandmother making dozens of these little meatballs! The hint of spices gives them a savory taste that makes them authentically Norwegian."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 to 4 tablespoons butter
GRAVY:
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup milk or half-and-half cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the egg, milk, cornstarch, onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg, allspice and ginger. Add beef; mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs. (Mixture will be very soft. For easier shaping, rinse hands in cold water frequently.) , In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs in butter, half at a time, for about 10 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove meatballs to paper towels to drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. , For gravy, add butter to drippings. Stir in flour. Add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Return meatballs to skillet; heat through on low. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

GRANDMA'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS AND GRAVY



Grandma's Swedish Meatballs and Gravy image

This Swedish meatballs recipe has been passed down from a Swedish grandmother to her beautiful granddaughter. They are the best Swedish meatballs I've ever tasted! Even better than Ikea®! Easy to make, full of flavor, swimming in the most amazing creamy gravy sauce!

Provided by JACANA

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 24

½ cup milk
⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon heavy cream
1 large egg
1 large clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork
½ medium onion, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon salted butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
⅓ cup salted butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix milk, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cream, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, white pepper, and allspice together in a large bowl. Set aside to soak until bread crumbs have absorbed the milk, at least 10 minutes.
  • Mix in beef, pork, onion, and parsley, using your hands to mix until well combined. Roll into about 24 small meatballs or 16 larger meatballs.
  • Heat butter and oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry meatballs in small batches until cooked through and browned on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Transfer to a warm plate and cover with foil.
  • Add butter for gravy sauce to the pan juices. Melt over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook and whisk until flour dissolves and turns brown, about 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth, beef broth, cream, soy sauce, and Dijon. Bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper and mix to combine all of the flavors together. Continue to simmer until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add meatballs to the gravy. Toss gently to coat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 148.5 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.2 g, Sodium 492.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Tips:

  • Use ground pork and beef for the meatballs. This gives them a more flavorful and juicy texture.
  • Soak the bread in milk before adding it to the meatball mixture. This helps to bind the ingredients together and makes the meatballs more tender.
  • Season the meatballs generously with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. This will give them plenty of flavor.
  • Brown the meatballs in a pan before adding them to the gravy. This will help to keep them from falling apart and give them a nice crispy crust.
  • Use a good quality beef broth for the gravy. This will give it a rich and flavorful taste.
  • Simmer the gravy for at least 30 minutes, or until it has thickened. This will help to develop the flavors and make the gravy more delicious.

Conclusion:

These Swedish meatballs and gravy are a classic comfort food that is sure to please everyone at your table. They are easy to make and can be served with a variety of side dishes, such as mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. So next time you are looking for a hearty and delicious meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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