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A white plate filled with Swedish meatballs, topped with rich gravy flowing from the sauce.

Swedish Meatballs (Svenska Köttbullar)

Chef Jenn
Swedish Meatballs are tender beef and pork meatballs seasoned with warm spices and served with a creamy sour cream gravy. A comforting classic that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Swedish
Servings 6 servings
Calories 411 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices day-old white bread crumbled
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 small onion minced
  • ⅔ pound ground beef
  • ⅓ pound ground pork
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup chicken broth

For the Gravy

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking dish.
  • Soak the bread crumbs in the heavy cream for 10 minutes until fully absorbed.
  • Cook the onion in 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat until soft and lightly browned. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
  • Add the ground beef, ground pork, egg, salt, pepper, nutmeg, allspice, and onion. Mix gently.
  • Fold in the soaked bread mixture until just combined.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Shape the mixture into meatballs using about 1½ tablespoons each.
  • Brown the meatballs for about 5 minutes, turning often.
  • Transfer the meatballs to the baking dish and bake for 40 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
  • Whisk the flour into the pan drippings, then gradually add the beef broth. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  • Stir in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper. Serve over the meatballs.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Browning the meatballs before baking adds flavor and helps them hold their shape, even though they finish cooking in the oven.
  • Let the gravy simmer just until thickened, then add the sour cream off the heat to prevent curdling and keep the sauce smooth.
  • If the gravy thickens too much while resting, whisk in a splash of warm beef broth to loosen it back up before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 4to 5 meatballs and sauceCalories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 17gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 845mgPotassium: 349mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 634IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword creamy meatball sauce, Scandinavian comfort food, Svenska köttbullar,, Swedish Meatballs, traditional Swedish meatballs,
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