Description
Swedish Meatballs Gravy is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort to your table. Tender meatballs are enveloped in a creamy, rich gravy infused with nutmeg and served over fluffy mashed potatoes or egg noodles. This recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, offering a delightful experience that everyone will savor. Quick and simple to prepare, it’s an ideal solution for weeknight meals that feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for browning)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux.
- Gradually add beef broth while whisking continuously until thickened (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in sour cream and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer on low for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with sauce (110g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg