Swedish Meatballs

Original recipe by Suzanne Lejeune.

• Yield: 6 servings
• Total time: 30 minutes
• Cuisine: Scandinavian
• Course: Appetizer, Main Dish, Sauces and Dressings
• Est. cost: ~$18–$24 CAD (at time of writing)

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Meat & Seafood

• Lean ground beef — 1 lb (about 454 g)

Produce

• Onion — 1 small, enough for ¼ cup
• Fresh parsley — 1 small bunch, enough for 1 Tbsp

Dairy & Eggs

• Egg — 1 large
• Butter — 5 Tbsp total
• Heavy cream — 1 cup

Bakery & Grains

• Breadcrumbs — ¼ cup

Pantry

• All-purpose flour — 3 Tbsp
• Beef broth — 2 cups
• Olive oil — 1 Tbsp
• Ground allspice — ¼ tsp
• Ground nutmeg — ¼ tsp
• Garlic powder — ½ tsp
• Salt — ½ tsp, plus more to taste
• Ground black pepper — ⅛ tsp, plus more to taste

Condiments & Sauces

• Worcestershire sauce — 1 Tbsp

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Meatballs (medium bowl + tray)

• Finely chop enough onion to measure ¼ cup.
• Chop 1 Tbsp fresh parsley.
• Measure ¼ cup breadcrumbs, ¼ tsp allspice, ¼ tsp nutmeg, ½ tsp garlic powder, ⅛ tsp pepper, and ½ tsp salt.
• Crack 1 egg into the medium bowl.
• Add 1 lb ground beef, the measured ingredients, onion, and parsley; mix just until combined.
• Roll into 12 large meatballs or 20 small meatballs and arrange on a tray.

Searing Fat (small bowl)

• Measure 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter; set beside the skillet.

Gravy Roux (small bowl)

• Measure 4 Tbsp butter and 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour; keep separate but together at the stove.

Gravy Liquids (measuring cups)

• Measure 2 cups beef broth.
• Measure 1 cup heavy cream.

Gravy Seasonings (small bowl)

• Measure 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• Set out salt and ground black pepper for seasoning the finished gravy to taste.

Make It

1. HEAT a large skillet over medium-high heat. ADD 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter.
2. ADD the staged meatballs. COOK for 7–8 minutes, turning frequently, until browned on every side and cooked through. TRANSFER to a plate and COVER with foil.
3. ADD 4 Tbsp butter and 3 Tbsp flour to the skillet. WHISK until the mixture turns brown.
4. SLOWLY STIR in 2 cups beef broth and 1 cup heavy cream. WHISK until smooth and combined.
5. ADD 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce. BRING to a gentle simmer until the gravy begins to thicken. SEASON with salt and pepper to taste.
6. RETURN the meatballs to the skillet. SIMMER gently for 1–2 minutes.
7. SPOON the Swedish meatballs and creamy gravy over prepared egg noodles or mashed potatoes, if using. SERVE!

Tools: Medium mixing bowl, measuring cups and spoons, cutting board, chef’s knife, tray or plate, large skillet, whisk, tongs or spatula, serving dish, foil.

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Meatballs

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Creamy Beef Gravy

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