Amazing Swedish Meatballs in a Mouthwatering Creamy Sauce
Amazing Swedish Meatballs in a Mouthwatering Creamy Sauce are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender meatballs with a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights, these flavorful bites will leave everyone craving more. Serve them over creamy mashed potatoes or egg noodles for an unforgettable meal that warms the heart and satisfies the taste buds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until combined but do not overmix.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches for about 8-10 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add beef broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream and soy sauce; let simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for an additional 10-15 minutes on low heat until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg