For a richer flavor, use a combination of butter and olive oil when browning the meatballs. If you don't have ground pork, you can substitute it with ground veal or more ground beef. Lingonberry preserves can be found in most Scandinavian or specialty food stores. Alternatively, you can use cranberry sauce as a substitute.
Chef John's Swedish Meatballs
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME45 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 15 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS1.9K
Embark on a culinary journey to Sweden with these delectable meatballs, traditionally paired with creamy mashed potatoes and tart lingonberry preserves. A comforting and satisfying dish that will warm your soul!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate10 g
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Cholesterol194 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein28 g
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Saturated Fat17 g
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Sodium1206 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Fat36 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Make meatballs: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and salt in hot butter until onion turns translucent, about 6 minutes.
02 Step
Recipe View Transfer onion mixture to a large bowl. Stir in eggs, bread crumbs, milk, black pepper, nutmeg, allspice, and cayenne. Mix in ground beef and pork until well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
03 Step
Recipe View Make gravy: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; whisk in flour and cook until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Slowly whisk in beef broth. Increase heat to medium-high, whisk in cream, and bring to a simmer. Stir in sugar and Worcestershire. Simmer until slightly thickened, 6 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 Step
Recipe View Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
05 Step
Recipe View Roll 2 to 3 tablespoons meatball mixture into a ball using wet hands; repeat with remaining meatball mixture. Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
06 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until browned and cooked through, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
07 Step
Recipe View Transfer meatballs to gravy and cook over medium-low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
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Kelley Champlin
Jan 17, 2025The addition of allspice and nutmeg gives these meatballs such a unique and comforting flavor. A perfect meal for a chilly evening.
Luciano Rippin
Aug 15, 2024I added a splash of dry sherry to the gravy for an extra layer of flavor. It was a great addition!
Krista Mraz
Mar 1, 2024I found that using a cookie scoop helped to make the meatballs uniform in size. It saved me a lot of time and effort.
Clair Predovic
Feb 11, 2024The tip about browning the meatballs before baking is a game-changer! It really enhances the flavor and texture.
Michelle Murphy
Oct 19, 2023These were a hit! My kids are usually picky eaters, but they devoured these meatballs. I'll be adding this to our regular rotation.
Maegan Kulas
Sep 28, 2023These meatballs were absolutely delicious! The gravy was so creamy and flavorful. My family loved them!
Daren Moore
May 12, 2023I've made Swedish meatballs before, but this recipe is by far the best. The key is browning the roux properly. Will definitely make again!
Palma Ortiz
Feb 5, 2022I followed the recipe exactly, and the meatballs turned out perfectly. The cooking times were spot-on. Thanks for sharing!