Grandma's Swedish Meatballs and Gravy

This Swedish meatballs recipe has been passed down from a Swedish grandmother to her beautiful granddaughter. They are the best Swedish meatballs I've ever tasted. Even better than Ikea®! Easy to make, full of flavor, swimming in the most amazing creamy gravy sauce.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 447 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• ½ pound ground pork
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon salted butter
• ⅓ cup salted butter
• ½ medium onion, minced
• 1 teaspoon heavy cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix milk, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cream, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, white pepper, and allspice together in a large bowl. Set aside to soak until bread crumbs have absorbed the milk, at least 10 minutes.

Step 2

Mix in beef, pork, onion, and parsley, using your hands to mix until well combined. Roll into about 24 small meatballs or 16 larger meatballs.

Step 3

Heat butter and oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry meatballs in small batches until cooked through and browned on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Transfer to a warm plate and cover with foil.

Step 4

Add butter for gravy sauce to the pan juices. Melt over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook and whisk until flour dissolves and turns brown, about 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth, beef broth, cream, soy sauce, and Dijon. Bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper and mix to combine all of the flavors together. Continue to simmer until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 5

Add meatballs to the gravy. Toss gently to coat and serve.