Succulent Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Gravy

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 large white onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

For the Gravy:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp dill pickle juice
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Meatball Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, diced onion, and minced garlic.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the whole milk and egg until well combined. Pour this mixture over the meat.
- Add panko breadcrumbs, kosher salt, and black pepper to the meat mixture. Gently mix by hand until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to maintain tender meatballs.

2. Shape the Meatballs:
- Using your hands or a scoop, form the mixture into meatballs approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter. You should have about 20 meatballs.

3. Pan Fry the Meatballs:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches to prevent overcrowding.
- Cook each meatball for about 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove cooked meatballs and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

4. Make the Gravy:
- In the same skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is golden brown and bubbling.
- Gradually pour in the beef stock while whisking to ensure a smooth consistency. Simmer for 3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and dill pickle juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and let the gravy simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens.

5. Combine and Serve:
- Add the cooked meatballs back to the skillet, gently spooning gravy over them to coat.
- Simmer the meatballs in the gravy for an additional 5 minutes to heat through and meld flavors.

6. Presentation:
- Serve hot with a generous amount of gravy over the top. Pair with mashed potatoes or egg noodles for a delightful meal.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- PT20M
20 minutes

- PT25M
25 minutes

Total Time

- PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Swedish Meatballs, Creamy Gravy, Beef and Pork, Pan Fried, Comfort Food, Homemade Meatballs, Classic Dinner, Savory Gravy, Easy Meatballs, Family Dinner

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1800

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