Swedish Meatballs
Swedish Meatballs are a comforting classic that brings together tender, flavorful meatballs and a creamy sauce in a delightful dish. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, these meatballs are easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste. Serve them over mashed potatoes or noodles for an unforgettable meal that warms the heart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp agar-agar powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form into one-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook meatballs until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add beef broth; bring to a simmer. Stir in sour cream and whisk in agar-agar until thickened (about 3 minutes).
- Return meatballs to the skillet; simmer in sauce for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm with mashed potatoes or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg