Swedish Meatballs: Juicy Recipe with Turkey Bacon and Beef Tips
Learn how to make delicious and juicy Swedish meatballs using turkey bacon and beef tips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Saucing
- Cuisine: Swedish
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg, allspice, and egg. Mix well and form into meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour to create a roux.
- Gradually add beef broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer until thickened.
- Stir in heavy cream and return cooked meatballs to the sauce, simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Notes
- Serve with masher potatoes or lingonberry sauce for a classic Swedish experience.
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Swedish Meatballs, Turkey Bacon, Beef Tips