Ingredients:
For the Meatballs:
- 2 oz (about 1 cup) fresh crustless bread crumbs*
- 1/4 tsp each nutmeg, allspice, cardamom
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 1/2 Tbsp butter, divided
- 2/3 cup finely chopped yellow onion (1/2 medium)
- 1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 3/4 lb 85% lean ground beef
- 3/4 lb ground pork
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 3 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine bread crumbs, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper. Pour in milk and toss with a fork. Let it rest while sautéing onions.
- Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until softened and slightly golden brown, about 6 minutes, adding garlic during the last 30 seconds.
- Add beef and pork to the bread crumb mixture along with egg yolks and onion mixture. Gently toss to evenly distribute ingredients.
- Scoop the mixture out 1 oz at a time and shape into balls. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through (center should register 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer), about 18 – 22 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in the same skillet used to sauté onions, melt the remaining 3 1/2 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook and whisk until golden brown, about 2 – 3 minutes.
- While whisking, slowly pour in broth and cream. Add Worcestershire sauce, season with salt, and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. For a thicker consistency, simmer over low heat for a few minutes.
- Add the meatballs to the warm sauce and serve.
Optional: Garnish with minced fresh parsley.
Conclusion:
Serve the Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Sauce over a bed of buttered egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or lingonberry sauce for an authentic touch. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
Whether enjoyed as a family dinner or presented at a festive gathering, this Swedish classic promises to transport your taste buds to a realm of savory perfection. Each forkful of tender meatballs bathed in the velvety creaminess of the sauce is a testament to the comforting and satisfying nature of this beloved dish.
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