Tender homemade Swedish meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy gravy make the ultimate comfort food dinner. Serve them over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice for a family favorite meal that's even better than IKEA.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Resting Time15 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: 100 + BEST Easy Beef Recipes for Dinner, Over 500 Family Dinner Recipes Ideas
Heat a drizzle of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Add the finely diced onions and cook about 4 minutes then add garlic, stirring for another 1-2 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
¾ Cup Yellow Onion, 4 Cloves Garlic
In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, whisked eggs, milk, cooled onions/garlic, salt, oregano, allspice, nutmeg, and pepper.
1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs, ⅓ Cup Parmesan Cheese, 2 Eggs, ⅓ Cup Milk, 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, ¼ teaspoon Oregano, ½ teaspoon Ground Allspice, ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Add in the meats, using a wooden spoon until evenly combined, but do not overwork it.
1 lb Ground Beef, 1 lb Ground Pork
Using a cookie scoop, take out 1 ½-inch meatballs. With oiled hands, roll into meatballs and place on a plate. Transfer to the fridge and let them chill for 15 minutes, or up to overnight with saran wrap.
For the Sauce
Meanwhile, combine the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard and seasonings and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, leave room around each so that they brown on all sides. Overcrowding will bring too much moisture.
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Brown for about 1 minute per side and remove to a plate.
Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat and then sprinkle in the flour. Use a wire whisk to get the browned bits off of the bottom of the skillet.
½ Cup Unsalted Butter, ½ Cup Flour
Cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously, until it begins to brown.
Add the beef broth mixture and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Slowly whisk in the cream, stirring on medium low heat until incorporated.
1 Cup Heavy Cream
Turn down to a simmer and add the meatballs. Let them simmer for 10-15 minutes. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top right before serving. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or noodles.