Swedish meatballs in creamy sauce

4 servings

60 minutes

Swedish meatballs in creamy sauce are a classic dish of Scandinavian cuisine, rooted in traditional recipes brought by King Charles XII from the Ottoman Empire. Tender meatballs made from a blend of beef and pork are infused with the aromas of onion, garlic, and spices. Their prior chilling gives them density and retains juiciness. After frying and baking, they turn golden brown, while the velvety creamy sauce with broth, mustard, and soy sauce adds depth of flavor. The dish pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, creating a harmonious balance of creamy texture and meaty richness. Swedish meatballs have become a symbol of home comfort and are loved for being served at festive tables and cozy family dinners throughout Sweden and beyond.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 914.4
• Proteins: 40.8g
• Fats: 68.1g
• Carbohydrates: 34g

Ingredients

• Ground beef: 500 g
• Minced pork: 250 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Breadcrumbs: 100 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Milk: 5 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Butter: 40 g
• Wheat flour: 40 g
• Vegetable broth: 150 ml
• Beef broth: 150 ml
• Heavy cream: 150 ml
• Soy sauce: 2 tsp
• Dijon mustard: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Mix beef and pork mince. Add finely chopped onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg and then mix. Add milk, salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground beef: 500 g
   • Minced pork: 250 g
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Garlic: 1 clove
   • Breadcrumbs: 100 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Milk: 5 tablespoon
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Roll the resulting mixture into small balls. Place them on a clean plate, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours (this will prevent the meatballs from falling apart during cooking).

3. Pour a little oil into the pan and heat it over medium heat. Once it's hot, add the meatballs. They need to be fried on all sides.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

4. Once frying is done, place the meatballs on a baking sheet and cover. Put in an oven preheated to 180 degrees in regular mode or 160 degrees in convection mode, and leave for 30 minutes.

5. Now you need to prepare the creamy sauce. Melt 40 grams of butter in a pan. Add wheat flour to the butter and stir for 2 minutes. Then add 150 milliliters of vegetable broth and the same amount of beef broth. Continue stirring. Add 150 milliliters of heavy cream, 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard. Bring to a boil and wait for the sauce to thicken.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 40 g
   • Wheat flour: 40 g
   • Vegetable broth: 150 ml
   • Beef broth: 150 ml
   • Heavy cream: 150 ml
   • Soy sauce: 2 teaspoons
   • Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon

6. Serve meatballs with creamy mashed potatoes or boiled potatoes.