This is your lucky day. Not only are you going to get an amazing Swedish meatballs recipe, but I’m also tossing in a gravy recipe and Spaetzle recipe to go along with it!
In this recipe post alone, you literally will get all the information that you need to create a stellar and awesome tasting dish.
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Homemade Swedish Meatballs Recipe (+ gravy and Spaetzle recipe, too!)
This is actually one of my favorite recipes to make during the colder months of the year. It’s really hearty and just makes me feel warm all over.
Ever since I was little, I’ve been a fan of meatballs and now that I’ve found a way to get that perfect taste and flavor, I have a feeling I’m going to be a fan for many, many years to come.
If you’re looking for a legit delicious meal, I think you’re going to love this as much as we do in our house.
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What are Swedish meatballs?
Swedish meatballs are different because they’re typically cooked in a gravy and not in a marinara. If you’re wanting a meatball with marinara sauce, you’re going to want to look for an Italian meatball recipe instead.
What is Spaetzle?
Spaetzle is the best! It’s very similar to a type of dumpling or cooked dough and just adds a really great texture to a recipe like this. And the best part? It’s really simple to make, too.
It goes really well with this meatballs in sauce recipe!
Is it hard to make Swedish meatball gravy?
It’s really not and you’re going to learn how to do it from this massive recipe. While I know I’m throwing a lot at you, I can assure you that it all tastes so good together.
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How to make a German Spaetzle
Breaking these recipes up into three different sections means that you can make them altogether or totally separate on your own.
Ingredients to make homemade spaetzle
- 2 cup flour
- 6eggs
- 1⁄2 cup milk
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley + extra for garnish
- 1⁄2 tsp nutmeg
How to make this German Spaetzle sauce recipe
Start by combining flour, nutmeg, and parsley.
Next, lightly the beat eggs.
Once done, mix together eggs, milk, and flour.
Then make certain to let the batter rest for 30 minutes or more.
Once that is resting, it’s time to bring the water to a boil.
Grab a cup and pour a cup of batter into the colander and force through the holes with a spatula over boiling water. You’ll notice that small elongated drops will boil and rise to the top where you can use a slotted spoon to remove and place in a bowl carefully.
Next, you’re going to heat a skillet over medium-high with butter and fry up the spaetzle for 5 minutes or until golden.
Once done and ready, garnish with parsley or you can also serve with Swedish Meatballs and Gravy.
Now that you’ve got the
How to make Swedish Meatball Gravy
Gather up the ingredients below to get started.
Ingredients to make homemade meatball gravy
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp
worcestershire - 2 tsp
stone ground mustard - 1⁄2 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper
How to make homemade meatball gravy
Start by melting the butter with cornstarch in a skillet over medium-high heat until it turns golden brown.
Once it’s ready, you’ll want to slowly add beef broth and heavy cream.
Next, mix in Worcestershire, mustard, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
After it’s all mixed, let it simmer on medium-low until sauce thickens.
You’re over halfway there and in the home stretch now! We’ve saved the best part of the recipe for last…the meatballs!
How to make Swedish Meatballs recipe
Keep in mind that this recipe has the potential to make 70 meatballs, depending on the size that you make them.
Ingredients needed for homemade meatballs
- 2 lb ground beef
- 1 cup rolled graham crackers (6 full crackers)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1⁄2 dry bread crumbs
- 2eggs
- 21⁄2tspsalt
- 1⁄2 tsp nutmeg
- 1⁄2 tsp ginger
- 1⁄2 tsp allspice
- 1⁄2 tsp pepper
How to make Swedish meatballs from scratch
Start by mixing all the ingredients together.
Roll them into meatballs once mixed.
Next, you’re going to want to brown them lightly in a little oil.
Once done, place the meatballs in a casserole dish and add a little water. Cover tightly with foil.
Put into the oven and bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes, until tender.
Please note: Meatballs can be frozen after baking to use in a future meals.
So good, right? It’s such a fun and delicious recipe that you have to try it at least once!
Swedish Meatballs Recipe
You're going to love the ease of this Swedish meatballs recipe with homemade spaetzle and gravy!
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef
- 1 cup rolled graham crackers (6 full crackers)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1⁄2 dry bread crumbs
- 2eggs
- 2 1⁄2 tsp salt
- 1⁄2 tsp nutmeg
- 1⁄2 tsp ginger
- 1⁄2 tsp allspice
- 1⁄2 tsp pepper
Instructions
Start by mixing all the ingredients together.
Roll them into meatballs once done.
Next, you're going to want to brown them lightly in a little oil.
Once done, place the meatballs in a casserole dish and add a little water. Cover tightly with foil.
Put into the oven and bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes, until tender.
Please note: Meatballs can be frozen after baking to use in a future meals.
Nutrition Information
Yield 35 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 97Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 31mgSodium 197mgCarbohydrates 1gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 7g
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Farah Zeb is a mother of five, including two children with special needs. She shares practical parenting tips and resources to help other families navigate daily challenges and create supportive, nurturing environments.
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