Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these tender Swedish meatballs enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish promises an explosion of flavors that will leave everyone craving more. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can create a gourmet experience right in your kitchen. Get ready to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until just combined.
- Roll mixture into small meatballs about two inches wide and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- While baking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour until smooth.
- Gradually add beef broth while whisking continuously; stir in sour cream and Worcestershire sauce until thickened.
- Toss cooked meatballs in the sauce and serve hot with fresh parsley sprinkled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (180g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg