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A white casserole dish filled with swedish meatballs

Homemade Swedish Meatballs

Baked meatballs are served in a rich and creamy deliciously seasoned brown gravy.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

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Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Swedish/American
Keyword: homemade Swedish meatballs, meatballs, swedish meatball recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 582kcal
Author: Anne
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Prepare: Mince of grate the onion, measure the spices, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 375 degrees,F.
  • Add the ground meat, onions, egg, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, cloves, and allspice to a large mixing bowl.
  • Use your hands or a wooden spoon to gently combine the mixture
  • Form the meatballs about 1 1/2 inches in size and place them on the parchment-lined baking sheet and bake them in the preheated oven.
  • While the meatballs are cooking, melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat and whisk in the flour to make a roux (thick paste).
  • Gradually stir in the broth until the sauce becomes thick; reduce the heat to low and add 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
  • Remove the meatballs from the oven and drain the fat from them by placing them on a plate lined with a paper towel.
  • Add the meatballs to the gravy and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. Stir in the cream and simmer for 5 minutes longer.

Notes

For Dairy-Free Gravy, replace the milk or cream with your favorite nut milk.
For Gluten-Free Swedish meatballs, replace the flour with corn starch, tapioca starch or gluten-free flour blend.
Store leftover meatballs in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Reheat them on top of the stove over low heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 5meatballs | Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 169mg | Sugar: 1g

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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