Hearty Swedish Meatballs
These Hearty Swedish Meatballs are a delicious and comforting meal, perfect for any night of the week. Made with tender meatballs smothered in a rich, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1/4 cup preferred binder (like almond flour, crushed pork rinds, or breadcrumbs)
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1/4 tsp Allspice
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg (optional, but adds a lovely touch!)
- 1/4 cup Heavy cream
- 1 large Egg
- 3 tbsp Grated onion (optional, for extra moisture and flavor)
- 1 pound Lean ground beef (or your favorite ground meat)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (for browning)
Sauce
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Beef bone broth (for a rich, savory base)
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened and cut into small chunks)
Instructions
- In a big bowl, gently stir together your chosen binder, salt, pepper, allspice, and optional nutmeg.
- Whisk in the 1/4 cup heavy cream, egg, and the grated onion (if you're using it for extra juiciness!).
- Carefully mix in the ground beef just until everything is combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this keeps your meatballs wonderfully tender!
- Roll the mixture into neat 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs in small batches for about 3-4 minutes per side until they're beautifully browned and cooked through. Transfer them to a plate and cover to keep them warm.
- Wipe out the pan, then melt the butter over medium heat.
- Pour in the beef bone broth and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it gently simmer for 10-12 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce by half for a concentrated flavor.
- Lower the heat to low (no more simmering!). Stir in the cream cheese chunks until the sauce is wonderfully smooth and silky. If it's too thick, add a little extra cream or broth until it's just right.
- Return the browned meatballs to the pan, coating them generously in the creamy sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition per serving (6 servings total): Calories: 436, Total Carbs: 2.5g (Net Carbs: 2.3g), Fats: 38.5g, Protein: 19.6g.
Enjoy these flavorful Swedish Meatballs!
