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Divine Swedish Meatballs + Gravy Recipe

The magic of this divine Swedish Meatballs + Gravy recipe lies in the tender blend of pork and beef, perfectly spiced for a burst of flavor in every bite
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Divine Swedish Meatballs + Gravy Recipe
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes

Ingredients

Meatballs:

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Gravy:

  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon Better than bouillon beef
  • Pinch ground nutmeg
  • Pinch ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

To Serve:

  • Cooked egg noodles

Instructions

  • Make the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix all the meatball ingredients together. Be sure not to overmix the meat, resulting in tough meatballs. Form 1 1/2 tablespoon portions of the mixture into meatballs.
  • Cook the Meatballs: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of olive oil. Add the meatballs, browning them on all sides. They don’t need to be fully cooked just yet. Once browned, transfer them to a plate and set aside.
  • Prepare the Noodles: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the egg noodles until just underdone—about 2 minutes less than package instructions. They’ll finish cooking in the oven.
  • Make the Sauce: Using the same skillet, melt butter, once butter is melted, whisk in flour, nutmeg, and allspice until it forms a paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Slowly pour in the water while continuously whisking. Bring to a simmer, then add bouillon and Worcestershire sauce. Scrape up any browned bits from the skillet bottom for extra flavor. Let the sauce simmer until it thickens a bit, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
  • Assemble: In a large baking dish, layer the partially cooked noodles and nestle the browned meatballs on top. Pour the cream sauce evenly over everything.
Servings: 4