# Swedish Meatballs

> Swedish Meatballs (ready in 30 minutes, makes 6 servings), laid out as Shop It, Mise It and Make It: shop once, prep everything, then cook.

Published: 2026-08-03
Posted by Suzanne Lejeune

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)

## Shop It

### 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

## Mise It

### 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.

## Make-A-Meal building blocks

Save each component as its own reusable recipe building block, then combine it with other dishes in Make-A-Meal™.

### Meatballs

Reuse the seasoned beef meatballs with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, sandwiches, or a different sauce.

### Creamy Beef Gravy

Reuse the creamy beef gravy with meatballs, roast beef, mashed potatoes, noodles, or other comfort-food meals.

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