This Homemade Swedish Meatballs recipe uses pork and beef mince, which is traditional, and they are cooked in a rich, creamy gravy. Disclaimer – this recipe is not totally fuss-free as you need about 15 minutes to form and roll the meatballs, BUT that time is so worth it, and I find it quite therapeutic on days when I have the time.
Why you’ll love this recipe
⭐️ Perfect comfort food ⭐️ Hearty and so tasty ⭐️ No need to buy 100 tea lights in the process of making them (if you know, you know – right?) When I make this recipe I like to make extra meatballs and freeze another portion (uncooked) for another day.
Swedish Meatballs ingredients notes
Oil – I use sunflower oil but you can use olive oil. Just not extra virgin Pork and beef mince – I prefer the lower fat options, but it’s down to your preference. Breadcrumbs – These can either be the dried or make them fresh at home yourself, by grating stale or frozen bread. Sauce ingredients – Butter, flour, beef stock, milk, Worcester sauce, Dijon mustard and cranberry sauce (which is optional). The cranberry sauce is replacing lingonberry jelly or jam which is traditional.
This can vary a lot depending on the pan you use and how well it conducts heat. If it thickens too much, you can add a little more water or stock. ⭐️ ALSO!… The crispy stuck bits on the bottom of the pan from cooking the meatballs are what helps to make the gravy so tasty, so while you don’t want burnt bits, some flavour left behind is good. Use a wooden spatula to gently lift it from the pan into the sauce.
Substitutions
Cranberry sauce – The classic Swedish accompaniment would be lingonberry jam for this dish. It’s not that easy to get hold of so I’ve used cranberry as a close substitute, however you can use the real thing if you prefer. Dill – You can use parsley if you prefer but fresh dill is really vital here to give it that Swedish flavour.
Can Swedish Meatballs be frozen? These meatballs can be frozen easily, so keep the leftovers. You can freeze in an airtight container with the sauce and defrost in the fridge overnight. Reheat as above.
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Be gentle with the meatballs when you fry them or they may break up!
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