Swedish Meatballs
These Swedish meatballs are tender, well-seasoned, and coated in a rich, creamy gravy made right in the same skillet.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup onion, finely diced
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, diced onion, egg, parmesan, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix gently until just combined, do not overwork the meat.
- Roll the mixture into evenly sized meatballs. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Cook the meatballs in batches, turning to brown all sides, until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in the beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Whisk in the sour cream, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth and combined.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with ¼ cup water to make a slurry. Slowly whisk it into the simmering gravy and cook for 2–3 minutes, until thickened.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.
Nutrition
Notes
- Mix gently: Over mixing the meatball mixture can make the texture dense. Combine ingredients just until they come together.
- Use a scoop for even size: A small cookie scoop or tablespoon helps create uniform meatballs that cook evenly.
- Cook in batches: Don’t overcrowd the skillet when browning the meatballs. Give them space to sear instead of steam.
- Deglaze the pan: After browning the meatballs, the fond left in the skillet adds flavor to the gravy, scrape it up when adding the broth.
- Adjust the gravy thickness: If the sauce gets too thick, stir in a splash of extra broth or water to loosen it up.
- Serve right away: These are best served hot when the sauce is creamy and the meatballs are juicy.
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