Description
Savory meatballs in a luxurious creamy sauce that combines traditional flavors with comfort, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 tablespoons butter (for the sauce)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the ground beef, panko bread crumbs, chopped parsley, allspice, nutmeg, onion, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and egg in a medium-sized bowl.
- Roll the mixture into either 12 large meatballs or 20 smaller ones, based on your preference.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the meatballs.
- Cook the meatballs, turning frequently, until brown on each side and fully cooked. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Add 4 tablespoons of butter and flour to the same skillet, whisk until a brown roux forms.
- Whisk in the beef broth and heavy cream until smooth.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard, and bring to a simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet to simmer in the sauce for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve the meatballs over egg noodles or fluffy rice.
Notes
For a fresher flavor, use day-old bread for crumbs; substitute homemade stock for half of the beef broth for a richer sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg