Sheet Pan Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Name: Sheet Pan Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 2 cups finely chopped yellow onion; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 ounces whole-wheat bread, crusts removed; 1 3/4 pounds 90% lean ground sirloin; 3/4 pound lean ground pork; Cooking spray; 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 2 cups unsalted beef stock; 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream; 2 teaspoons unsalted butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
2 cups finely chopped yellow onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 ounces whole-wheat bread, crusts removed
1 3/4 pounds 90% lean ground sirloin
3/4 pound lean ground pork
Cooking spray
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups unsalted beef stock
3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, fennel seeds, black pepper, and red pepper; cook 10 minutes or until onion is very tender, stirring occasionally. Place onion mixture in a bowl; cool completely.
2
Tear bread into small pieces. Place onion mixture, bread pieces, beef, and pork in a large bowl; mix gently with your hands to combine. Shape beef mixture into 42 meatballs (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each). Reserve 2 of the meatballs. Arrange the remaining 40 meatballs on 2 large foil-lined baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
3
Preheat broiler.
4
Broil meatballs for7 minutes or until browned and done. Reserve 24 meatballs for Ban Mi Bowls and Greek Stuffed Pitas.
5
Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a saucepan over medium-high. Add 2 uncooked meatballs to pan; cook 4 minutes, stirring to crumble. Add flour and allspice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and stock; bring to a boil. Cook 10 minutes or until sauce is reduced to about 1 cup. Remove pan from heat. Stir in sour cream, butter, and vinegar. Spoon sauce evenly over meatballs. Sprinkle chopped dill evenly over top.

393

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided, 2 cups finely chopped yellow onion, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Sheet Pan Swedish Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sheet Pan Swedish Meatballs

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