Description
Creamy Swedish Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp butter (for frying)
For the Gravy:
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Mashed Potatoes:
4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup milk (or heavy cream)
Salt to taste
Directions
Meatballs:
In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, allspice, nutmeg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
Roll into 1-inch balls and set aside.
Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Gravy:
In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add flour and whisk until golden brown.
Slowly whisk in the beef broth, then add heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the meatballs back into the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes.
Mashed Potatoes:
Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and mash.
Mix in butter, milk, and a pinch of salt until creamy.
Serve the meatballs and gravy over the mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: ~520 kcal per serving
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