Grandma's Swedish Meatballs

By Addie

“These classic meatballs, flavored with nutmeg and baked in a rich, creamy sauce, are a real family treat.”

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 small onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/8 teaspoons each salt and black pepper, divided
• 3/4 pcup milk
• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups condensed beef broth
• 1 cup light cream
• Parsley, to garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the bread crumbs, onion, nutmeg and 1/8 tsp. each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the milk and let rest for 2–3 minutes.


Preheat oven to 325°F. Add the beef to the bread crumb mixture in the bowl; mix well. Form into twenty 1–11/2-inch balls.


Heat the butter and vegetable oil in a large skillet. Add the meatballs and fry until browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a large ovenproof dish. Drain off all but 2 tbsp. fat from the skillet.


Stir the flour into the skillet and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually blend in the broth, then the cream. Cook until the sauce thickens, then simmer for 1 minute longer. Add the remaining salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the meatballs. Cover and bake for 35–40 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.