Description
This classic Swedish Meatballs recipe features tender, savory meatballs cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce, perfect for serving over freshly cooked pasta. A comforting and satisfying dish with a rich blend of flavors including nutmeg and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (divided)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
- ¾ cup beef broth
- 1 (10 ½ oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 3 tbsps sour cream
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped (remaining)
- Freshly cooked pasta for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the meatball mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, Panko breadcrumbs, nutmeg, one tablespoon of chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated to form the meatball mixture.
- Form the meatballs: Divide the mixture into approximately 20 evenly sized meatballs, rolling each between your hands to create smooth, round balls.
- Brown the meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the meatballs and brown them on all sides, ensuring they develop a nice golden crust. After browning, transfer the meatballs to a plate and discard any excess fat from the skillet.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, pour in the beef broth, condensed cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and the remaining chopped parsley. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer the meatballs: Return the browned meatballs to the skillet, cover with a lid, and reduce heat to simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is heated thoroughly.
- Serve: Plate the meatballs and creamy sauce over freshly cooked pasta of your choice and garnish with additional parsley if desired. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier option while maintaining flavor and texture.
- Panko breadcrumbs help give the meatballs a light, tender texture.
- If cream of mushroom soup is unavailable, you can substitute with a homemade mushroom cream sauce or a similar condensed cream soup.
- Simmering with the sauce helps absorb the flavors and keeps meatballs juicy without drying them out.
- Serve with egg noodles, spaghetti, or mashed potatoes for a traditional experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
Keywords: Swedish meatballs, creamy meatballs, ground beef recipe, mushroom sauce, classic Swedish dish, easy meatball recipe
