1. Make the Meatballs (10 mins prep!)
Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 mins.
Mix with beef, pork, onion, egg, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and allspice.
Roll into 1-inch balls (about 20-24).
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2. Cook the Meatballs
Brown in a skillet with 1 tbsp oil over medium heat (~8 mins). Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Gravy
In the same skillet, melt butter, whisk in flour to make a roux (1 min).
Slowly add beef broth, then cream, Worcestershire, and mustard. Simmer until thickened (~5 mins).
4. Finish & Serve
Return meatballs to the gravy, simmer 5 mins to heat through.
Serve over buttered egg noodles, garnished with parsley and a dollop of lingonberry jam.
Pro Tips for Perfect Swedish Meatballs
🔥 Don’t overmix – Keeps meatballs tender.
🔥 Use freshly grated onion – Adds moisture and flavor.
🔥 Make ahead – Meatballs freeze well; reheat in gravy.
🔥 No lingonberry jam? Sub cranberry sauce or skip it.
5 Delicious Variations
🍄 Mushroom Gravy – Sauté mushrooms before making the roux.
🌿 Herbed Meatballs – Add chopped dill or parsley to the mix.
🍗 Turkey Version – Use ground turkey + chicken broth.
🌶 Spicy Twist – Add a pinch of cayenne to the gravy.
🧀 Cheesy Noodles – Stir grated Parmesan into cooked noodles.
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