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Swedish Meatballs

You no longer need to go to Ikea to get your favorite Swedish meatballs! These meatballs are tender, juicy, and even better than the original.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Swedish
Servings 6 people
Calories 479 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the meatballs

For the sauce

Instructions
 

To make the meatballs

  • Preheat your oven to 450°F and place the rack in the middle position.
  • Mix the breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the rest of the meatball ingredients. Add the soaked breadcrumbs and mix everything well.
  • Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on an empty baking sheet. You should have about 30 meatballs.
  • Bake the meatballs for 16-18 minutes until brown on the top. Transfer the meatballs to a plate. Add ¼ cup of water to the pan and use a wooden spatula to scrape off the browned bits. Pour the liquid and bits into a small bowl and set aside for later.

To make the sauce

  • In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it turns golden brown.
  • Slowly whisk in the beef broth, then add the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and the pan liquid from earlier.
  • In a small bowl, add the sour cream. Scoop out ¼ cup of the sauce and mix it into the sour cream. This will prevent the sour cream from curdling.
  • Pour the sour cream mixture into the sauce and stir to combine.
  • Add the meatballs and cook until warm. Sprinkle with parsley before serving, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 479kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 24gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 917mgPotassium: 448mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 477IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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