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The Best Swedish Meatballs Recipe

The Best Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Swedish meatballs are bathed in a delicious and creamy mushroom gravy and taste amazing over freshly cooked pasta!
5 from 22 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 (about 5 meatballs per serving)
Calories 305.5 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped and divided
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¾ cup beef broth
  • 1- 10 ½ oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 3 tbsps sour cream
  • Freshly cooked pasta

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, onion, garlic, Panko breadcrumbs, nutmeg, one tablespoon chopped parsley, salt and pepper to taste, until well combined
  • Divide the meat in about 20 balls
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs on all sides. Transfer to a plate and pour off any excess fat from the skillet.
  • Into the same skillet, pour the beef broth, condensed cream of mushroom soup, sour cream and remaining chopped parsley. Bring to a boil.
  • Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover with the lid and simmer for about 5-7 minutes or until the meatballs are fully cooked. Serve over freshly cooked pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 305.5kcalCarbohydrates: 11.1gProtein: 28gFat: 16g