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Swedish Meatballs on a plate
Melissa Hart

Swedish Meatballs with Cream Gravy

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup finely grated yellow onion
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Method
 

  1. Mix breadcrumbs and milk; rest 5 minutes until absorbed.
  2. Mix in beef, pork, egg, onion, salt, allspice, and nutmeg; shape 24 small meatballs.
  3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown meatballs in 2 batches, 6 minutes each; transfer to a plate.
  4. Melt remaining butter; stir flour 1 minute. Whisk in broth and cream until smooth.
  5. Return meatballs; simmer 8 to 10 minutes until 160°F and gravy lightly thickens.