Swedish Meatballs in Creamy Dill Gravy
Swedish Meatballs in Creamy Dill Gravy deliver tender beef-and-pork bites nestled in a velvety, tangy sauce enriched with sour cream and fresh dill. The balance of rich umami, gentle sweetness, and bright herbal notes makes this a cozy choice for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, especially served over potatoes, noodles, or buttered rice.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Swedish Meatballs in Creamy Dill Gravy, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 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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- 13
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; set a baking rack on top. Coat the baking rack with cooking spray.
- 2
Combine bread crumbs and milk in a large bowl and let the bread crumbs absorb the milk, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Mix in ground beef, ground pork, onion, parsley, celery, egg, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper until combined; the mixture will be fairly wet.
- 4
Form into 36 meatballs using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop; place them on the prepared baking rack.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers of the meatballs reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 18 minutes.
- 6
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
- 7
Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
- 8
Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce until smooth; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 12 minutes.
- 9
Add meatballs to the sauce; simmer for 3 minutes.
- 10
Stir in sour cream, dill, and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
- Calories 721.23 kcal High 36%
- Protein 29.84 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 34.26 g 12%
- Total Fat 49.95 g High 64%
- Saturated Fat 14.96 g High 75%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 152.61 mg High 51%
- Sodium 513.37 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 0.88 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 5.67 g --
- Added Sugars 0.99 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 115.77 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 4.27 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 359.18 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 103.73 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 8.91 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.52 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Swedish Meatballs in Creamy Dill Gravy is made with 21 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Bread Crumbs. Each serving provides about 721.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Swedish Meatballs in Creamy Dill Gravy made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Celery. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Swedish Meatballs in Creamy Dill Gravy?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 721.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Swedish Meatballs in Creamy Dill Gravy easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Swedish Meatballs in Creamy Dill Gravy healthy?
- Swedish Meatballs in Creamy Dill Gravy has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 721.23 calories and 29.84 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 513.37 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.96 g (75% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, 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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