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A close-up of delicious Swedish meatballs made with ground beef simmering in a creamy sauce in a frying pan.

Cozy Ground Beef Swedish Meatballs

A comforting and flavorful take on classic Swedish meatballs, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

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. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil (not listed, assuming user will use it) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, turning to brown all sides. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Gradually whisk in the beef broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. 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 sauce has thickened.
  8. Serve hot, spooning sauce over the meatballs.

Notes

These meatballs are delicious served over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice. You can also add a splash of soy sauce to the sauce for an extra layer of flavor.

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