Mum’s Classic Swedish Meatballs
Mum’s Classic Swedish Meatballs feature tender, pan-browned bites seasoned with warm nutmeg and allspice, then nestled in a creamy sherry-kissed gravy. The rich evaporated milk sauce and savory beef stock make this a cozy, nostalgic dish perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Serve over mashed potatoes or buttered noodles for a comforting meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mum’s Classic Swedish Meatballs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion in the melted butter until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 2
Place the bread cubes in a bowl; pour 1/2 cup evaporated milk over the bread cubes. Set aside until the bread cubes absorb the milk.
- 3
Mix the ground beef, ground pork, cooked onion, bread cube mixture, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, nutmeg, allspice, salt, lemon pepper, and ground black pepper together in a large bowl. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- 4
Heat olive oil in the same skillet used for the onion over medium-high heat; cook the meatballs in the hot oil, turning with tongs, until all sides are browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour in the beef stock and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to a serving bowl, reserving the liquid in the skillet.
- 5
Remove 1 cup beef stock from the skillet; whisk the flour into the 1 cup stock until smooth. Pour the flour mixture back into the skillet, whisking until the mixture is smooth. Gradually whisk the remaining evaporated milk and sherry into the beef stock mixture. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the gravy is warmed and smooth, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour the gravy over the meatballs to serve.
- Calories 441.94 kcal High 22%
- Protein 31.64 g Good Source 63%
- Carbohydrate 17.9 g 7%
- Total Fat 25.17 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 10.21 g High 51%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 148.3 mg High 49%
- Sodium 489.21 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 0.56 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 6.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.84 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 156.52 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 3.6 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 370.97 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 22.69 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 1.71 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 1.15 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Mum's Classic Swedish Meatballs is a Scandinavian dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Stock, Black Pepper, and Bread. Each serving provides about 441.94 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mum’s Classic Swedish Meatballs?
- It is a Scandinavian meatball recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Mum’s Classic Swedish Meatballs made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Stock, Black Pepper, Bread, Butter. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Mum’s Classic Swedish Meatballs?
- Explore these Scandinavian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mum’s Classic Swedish Meatballs?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 441.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mum’s Classic Swedish Meatballs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Mum’s Classic Swedish Meatballs healthy?
- Mum’s Classic Swedish Meatballs has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 441.94 calories and 31.64 g of protein, or 63% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 489.21 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.21 g (51% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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