Classic Baked Swedish Meatballs
Baked Swedish meatballs consist of ground beef, breadcrumbs, and spices, finished in a rich sauce made with butter, beef broth, and cream.
This page may contain affiliate links. If you click and buy, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Instructions
-
Preheat the oven to 325 F.
-
In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg or allspice, and milk; allow to soak for a few minutes.
-
Stir in ground beef until blended, then form into 1-inch meatballs.
-
Melt butter and oil in a skillet, brown meatballs in batches, and transfer to a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
-
Drain skillet, leaving 2 tablespoons of drippings. Stir in flour and cook over medium heat until bubbly.
-
Add beef broth and half-and-half or light cream; cook, stirring, until sauce thickens for 1 minute.
-
Pour sauce over meatballs in the baking dish.
-
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes.