Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Gravy

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Gravy.

1. Step 1

   Start by melting some butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Step 2

   Once it’s nice and bubbly, toss in finely chopped onion and a pinch of salt.

3. Step 3

   Sauté the onion until it turns translucent, which should take about six minutes.

4. Step 4

   Once it’s ready, transfer this fragrant mixture to a large bowl.

5. Step 5

   Now, let’s bring everything together! Stir in eggs, bread crumbs, milk, black pepper, nutmeg, allspice, and a dash of cayenne pepper for a little kick.

6. Step 6

   Gently mix in the ground beef and pork until everything is well combined.

7. Step 7

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge for an hour.

8. Step 8

   This resting time allows all those delicious flavors to meld beautifully.

9. Step 9

   While the meat mixture is chilling, let’s whip up a rich gravy.

10. Step 10

    In the same skillet, melt more butter over medium heat.

11. Step 11

    Once melted, whisk in flour and cook it until it turns a lovely golden brown, which should take about four to five minutes.

12. Step 12

    Gradually whisk in beef broth, then turn up the heat to medium-high.

13. Step 13

    Stir in some cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

14. Step 14

    Add a touch of sugar and a splash of Worcestershire sauce, letting it simmer until it thickens slightly, around six to seven minutes.

15. Step 15

    Don’t forget to season with salt and black pepper to taste before removing it from the heat and setting it aside.

16. Step 16

    Now, let’s get that oven ready! Preheat it to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, giving it a light coat of cooking spray to prevent sticking.

17. Step 17

    With wet hands to keep things tidy, roll 2 to 3 tablespoons of the meatball mixture into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

18. Step 18

    Keep going until you’ve used up all the mixture.

19. Step 19

    Bake those meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until they’re beautifully browned and cooked through.

20. Step 20

    To ensure they’re safe to eat, an instant-read thermometer should read at least 160°F (70°C) when inserted into the center of a meatball.

21. Step 21

    Once they’re done, transfer the meatballs to the warm gravy and let them simmer over medium-low heat for about five minutes, allowing them to soak up all that delicious flavor.

22. Step 22

    And there you have it! A comforting dish of meatballs in rich gravy that’s sure to impress.

23. Step 23

    Enjoy every bite!.