If we had to pick one dish that is guaranteed to be a hit at your next party or gathering, this would probably be it.
Meatballs are just so much fun to serve and to eat. They can easily be prepared in advance and then kept warm in a slow-cooker. Perfect party food and insanely delicious.
How To Make Swedish Meatballs
This classic hors d'oeuvre is not difficult to prepare at all.
We've got a few tricks to share with you that will produce extra-moist meatballs and a deeply flavorful sauce.
The recipe can easily be doubled if serving a crowd.
Incidentally, there is an interesting history to Swedish meatballs. Did they actually originate in Sweden? Learn more here.
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The Ingredients You Will Need
We recommend using a mix of ground beef and ground pork, but you can certainly use only beef, or even a combination of beef, pork, and veal.
Season the mixture with ground nutmeg, ginger, salt, pepper, and freshly chopped parsley. An egg binds it together.
EXPERT TIP: To make the meatballs extra moist, we take 1 cup of fresh bread crumbs and add ¼ cup of heavy cream. Use your fingers to work the cream into the bread and then let it sit for 15 minutes. Mix this in with the other ingredients. This will produce super moist and juicy meatballs.
Roll the balls into 1-ounce meatballs. A heaping tablespoon or small ice cream scoop works perfectly.
We recommend searing the meatballs in a non-stick skillet, if possible.
Our favorite 12-inch non-stick skillet is our Sardel. Amazing.
Brown the meatballs in olive oil and do them in batches. You don't want to overcrowd the pan.
EXPERT TIP: You won't be cooking the meatballs all the way through. You just want to brown them to lock in amazing flavor. They will finish cooking while simmering in the sauce.
The Secret Ingredient for the Best Sauce
In the same skillet you seared the Swedish meatballs you will want to make the sauce.
Create a roux with melted butter and all-purpose flour. Cook for about 1 minute to cook out the flour taste.
SECRET TIP: In addition to beef broth, heavy cream, salt, and pepper, you're going to add ⅓ cup of strongly brewed coffee. As the meatballs simmer with the thickened sauce, the flavors all meld to make the most deeply flavorful sauce imaginable.
When to Serve Swedish Meatballs
These amazing balls of yumminess are quintessential party food.
As mentioned, you can make them several hours in advance and then keep them warm in your slow-cooker.
However, they are so easy to prepare and always such a family-favorite dish, serve them alongside mashed potatoes and simmered green beans for the perfect weeknight meal.
These are as delicious as they are festive.
We love serving these at parties, especially on New Year's Eve.
Let folks grab them directly from the skillet with a toothpick, or transfer them to a platter and pour the sauce over them.
We typically serve them with small cocktail plates and let guests serve themselves.
Tender, saucy, and so flavorful.
Ready to make the best meatballs this side of Stockholm? Go for it!
And when you do, be sure to take a photo of them, post it on Instagram, and tag @HowToFeedaLoon and hashtag #HowToFeedaLoon!
Swedish Meatballs
Swedish Meatballs are always a crowd favorite. These meatballs are incredibly juicy and moist and the sauce is deeply flavorful. You can make these several hours in advance and then keep them warm in a slow-cooker, if desired. They are great for parties but also a weeknight dinner with a side of mashed potatoes.
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