Classic Swedish Meatballs in Creamy Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef(paid link)
• ½ lb ground pork(paid link)
• ½ onion(paid link)
• ⅓ cup bread crumbs(paid link)
• ¼ cup milk(paid link)
• 1 egg(paid link)
• ½ tsp allspice(paid link)
• ¼ tsp nutmeg(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ tsp black pepper(paid link)
• 2 tbsp butter(paid link)
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour(paid link)
• 1 ½ cup beef broth(paid link)
• ¾ cup heavy cream(paid link)
• 1 tbsp dill(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Finely chop half an onion.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, bread crumbs, milk, egg, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.

3. 3

   Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

4. 4

   Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to medium. Add flour to the skillet and whisk for 1 minute until lightly browned.

6. 6

   Gradually whisk in beef broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

7. 7

   Stir in heavy cream and dill. Return the meatballs to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and the gravy has thickened.

   15 min

8. 8

   Serve hot.

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