Swedish Meatballs (User Friendly for Younger Cooks)

Name: Swedish Meatballs (User Friendly for Younger Cooks)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup breadcrumbs; 1 cup cream; 1 onion; 1 egg; 1 12 lbs ground beef; 2 teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon ground allspice; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 ½ cups milk

Servings: persons

1
Measure the bread crumbs and 1/2 cup of the cream into the mixing bowl.
2
Let it sit for 5 minutes.
3
With the paring knife, peel the onion and chop it up into small pieces.
4
Break the egg into the small bowl and beat it with the fork.
5
Add the meat and the cut-up onion to the bread crumbs and cream.
6
Mix well.
7
Stir in the egg, the salt and the allspice.
8
Pick up a small amount ot the mixture - about as big as a plum - with your hand.
9
Roll it between your palms.
10
Shape it into a ball.
11
Place each ball when you have made it on the plate.
12
Continue until all the meat is rolled into balls.
13
Melt the butter in the frying pan, over low heat.
14
Place a few meat balls in the pan.
15
Roll them from side to side with the spoon until they are browned on all sides.
16
Remove them to a plate.
17
Continue until all the balls are browned.
18
Turn off the heat.
19
Add the flour to the frying pan.
20
Stir it with the fat and meat juice until it is all mixed together.
21
Scrape up the meat that has tuck to the bottom of the pan with the mixing spoon.
22
Add the second 1/2 c of cream and the milk to the mixture in the pan.
23
Stir it until it makes a smooth sauce.
24
Return the meat balls to the frying pan with the sauce.
25
Cover the pan with the lid.
26
Simmer it over a very low flame for 25 minutes.
27
Arrange the meat balls on the serving platter and pour the gravy over them.

515

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup breadcrumbs, 1 cup cream, 1 onion, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Swedish Meatballs (User Friendly for Younger Cooks) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!