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Swedish Meatballs

Small beef and beef meatballs simmer briefly in a creamy stock gravy and are served with mashed potatoes and a tart berry spoonful.

Medium⏱️ 50 min📖 1 min readServes 4~460 kcal🇸🇪 Scandinavian🌍 Full translation

25 min prep 25 min cook

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Timeline

Total 50 min

Prep25 min
Cooking25 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Quick:

For the meatballs

500 g Ground beef
0.5 cup(~100 ml) Breadcrumbs
0.3 cup(~60 ml) Milk
1 Egg
1 Onion

For cooking

2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter

For the sauce

1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Flour
1.5 cup(~300 ml) Beef stock
0.5 cup(~100 ml) Cream

General

1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper

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Instructions

1
Mix the breadcrumbs with the milk and let them swell for 5 minutes.
5 min
05:00
2
Grate the onion, then knead it with the ground beef, egg, soaked breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper.
3
Roll the mixture into walnut-sized beef meatballs.
4
Brown the beef meatballs in a pan with half the butter for 10 minutes, turning them as they cook.
10 min
10:00
5
Set the beef meatballs aside, then toast the remaining butter and flour in the same pan for 2 minutes.
2 min
02:00
6
Add the beef stock and cream, stirring for 5 minutes until the sauce is smooth.
5 min
05:00
7
Return the beef meatballs to the sauce, cook over low heat for 6 minutes, and serve.
6 min
06:00

💡 Tip: If you cannot find lingonberry, use low-sugar cranberry jam; strawberry jam makes the sauce too sweet.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve as a relaxed weekend plate with mashed potatoes, pickled cucumbers, and optional cranberry jam.

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Calcium
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Nutrition (per serving)

~460

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 24%Carbs 24%Fat 52%

3.8g

Sugar

1.4g

Fiber

1655.5mg

Sodium

20.2g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

9/10

Very filling, for a really hungry day

This recipe may contain allergens

Gluten
Milk
Egg

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Swedish Meatballs make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Swedish Meatballs take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 50 minutes in total.
Is Swedish Meatballs difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Swedish Meatballs have?
Approximately 460 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 28g, fat: 28g.
Which allergens does Swedish Meatballs contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Swedish Meatballs belong to?
This recipe belongs to Scandinavian cuisine.
How many ingredients does Swedish Meatballs need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
Is Swedish Meatballs filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Mix the breadcrumbs with the milk and let them swell for 5 minutes.

5 min

05:00

Grate the onion, then knead it with the ground beef, egg, soaked breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper.

Roll the mixture into walnut-sized beef meatballs.

Brown the beef meatballs in a pan with half the butter for 10 minutes, turning them as they cook.

10 min

10:00

Set the beef meatballs aside, then toast the remaining butter and flour in the same pan for 2 minutes.

2 min

02:00

Add the beef stock and cream, stirring for 5 minutes until the sauce is smooth.

5 min

05:00

Return the beef meatballs to the sauce, cook over low heat for 6 minutes, and serve.

6 min

06:00

FAQ

How many servings does Swedish Meatballs make?

This recipe serves 4.

How long does Swedish Meatballs take?

Prep 25 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 50 minutes in total.

Is Swedish Meatballs difficult?

This recipe is rated medium.

How many calories does Swedish Meatballs have?

Approximately 460 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 28g, fat: 28g.

Which allergens does Swedish Meatballs contain?

This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.

Which cuisine does Swedish Meatballs belong to?

This recipe belongs to Scandinavian cuisine.

How many ingredients does Swedish Meatballs need?

This recipe needs 11 ingredients.

Is Swedish Meatballs filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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