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A close-up of delicious Swedish meatballs in a creamy sauce, garnished with fresh parsley. Perfect for ground beef recipes.

Cozy Ground Beef Swedish Meatballs

These ground beef Swedish meatballs are a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  2. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. You should get about 20-24 meatballs.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add flour to the skillet and whisk for 1 minute until lightly browned.
  5. Gradually whisk in beef broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and allspice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Return the meatballs to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  8. Let the meatballs rest in the sauce for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve these meatballs over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or with lingonberry jam for a traditional touch.

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