Swedish Meatballs (Svenska Kottbullar)

Ben Rowe

Updated on May 11, 2024

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 35 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

2 slices day-old white bread, crumbled
½ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon butter
1 small onion, minced
⅔ pound ground beef
⅓ pound finely ground pork
1 egg
1 tablespoon brown sugar (Optional)
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger (Optional)
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 cups beef broth, or as needed
½ (8 ounce) container sour cream

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place bread crumbs into a small bowl; mix in cream. Allow to stand until crumbs absorb cream, about 10 minutes.

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Meanwhile, melt 1 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until light brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer onion to a mixing bowl.

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Mix ground beef, ground pork, egg, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger with onion in the mixing bowl. Lightly mix in bread crumbs and cream.

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Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Pinch off about 1 1/2 tablespoon meat mixture per meatball; form into balls. Place meatballs into the skillet and cook, turning often, until browned, about 5 minutes. Insides of meatballs will still be pink.

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Place browned meatballs into a baking dish, pour in chicken broth, and cover with foil.
Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are tender, about 40 minutes. Remove meatballs to a serving dish.

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Pour pan drippings into a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk flour into drippings until smooth.

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Gradually whisk in enough beef broth to total about 2 1/2 cups liquid.

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Bring gravy to a simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes.

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Just before serving, whisk in sour cream. Season with salt and black pepper. Serve gravy with meatballs.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

309	Calories
21g	Fat
12g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 309
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 11g	53%
Cholesterol 108mg	36%
Sodium 794mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 17g	34%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Calcium 65mg	5%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 290mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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