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Swedish Meatballs – Served With German Spaetzle

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This savory Swedish Meatballs recipe is absolutely the best! Made with savory ground beef, that is blended with nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. Served with savory gravy and a side of German Spaetzle to make this meal complete. These Swedish Meatballs are perfectly hearty and tender, you will agree these are the best meatballs you have ever had!

plate on table filled with Swedish Meatballs, gravy and Spaetzle

I know when I hear the words Swedish Meatballs, I can picture the yummy meatballs smothered in a delightful cream sauce! When I think of this hearty, savory meal, it brings back memories of when my mom would make her version of these Swedish Meatballs and all the love she would put into every ball she formed. That's why I try and serve these to my family at least once a month.

This meatball recipe isn't just the best, it's also simple. This recipe comes together quickly enough for an easy weeknight dinner or last-minute party snack. And the sauce – you can’t forget about that creamy, heavenly Swedish Meatball Gravy that these meatballs are smothered in, just so delicious. Paired with this German Spaetzle, you have a complete heavenly meal.

meatballs sitting in a clear bowl on table

How To Make Swedish Meatballs Recipe

These easy Swedish Meatballs are easy to make and call for a few items to put them all together. It is such a classic recipe and this one I believe is the best! I know that it will become a favorite in your family as well.  Find the complete ingredients and instructions in the printable recipe at the end of the post.

KITCHEN TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

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Ingredients Needed For Swedish Meatballs

These Swedish Meatballs are so savory and easy to make. Just combine these simple ingredients and these Swedish Meatballs come out so good!

  • Ground Beef
  • Graham Crackers
  • Bread Crumbs
  • Heavy Cream
  • Eggs
  • Pepper
  • Salt
  • Nutmeg
  • Allspice
  • Ginger

Recipe Instructions

Mix ingredients together, Brown lightly in a little oil. Place in a casserole dish and add a little water. Cover tightly with foil and bake.

Swedish Meatballs and Dumplings on a plate

Swedish Meatball Printable

Swedish Meatballs

meatballs sitting in a clear bowl on table
This savory Swedish Meatballs recipe is absolutely the best! Made with savory ground beef, that is blended with nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. Served with savory gravy and a side of German Spaetzle to make this meal complete. These Swedish Meatballs are perfectly hearty and tender, you will agree these are the best meatballs you have ever had!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup rolled graham crackers 6 full crackers
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ dry bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ginger
  • ½ tsp allspice
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Mix ingredients together.
  • Brown lightly in a little oil.
  • Place in casserole dish and add a little water. Cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes, until tender.
  • Meatballs can be frozen after baking to use in a future meal.

Meatballs in a bowl with Swedish Meatball Gravy on the side

How To Make Swedish Meatball Gravy

What goes best with meatballs, well this savory and creamy Swedish Meatball Gravy. It is absolutely the BEST sauce for these meatballs! This tops off one of the best comfort foods around! Find the complete ingredients and instructions in the printable recipe at the end of the post.

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Ingredients Needed For Swedish Meatballs Gravy

The Gravy is very easy to make, add ingredients to a skillet and watch the creaminess come to life. The ingredients you need are below.

  • Beef Broth
  • Heavy Cream
  • Butter
  • Cornstarch
  • Worcestershire
  • Stone-Ground Mustard
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Salt
  • Pepper

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Melt butter with cornstarch in a skillet over medium-high heat until it turns golden brown. Slowly add beef broth and heavy cream. Mix in Worcestershire, mustard, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Simmer on medium-low until sauce thickens.

Swedish Meatball Gravy Printable

Swedish Meatball Gravy

Meatballs in a bowl with Swedish Meatball Gravy on the side
What goes best with meatballs, well this savory and creamy Swedish Meatball Gravy. It is absolutely the BEST sauce for these meatballs! This tops off one of the best comfort foods around!

84758d602cdcd90fa2a5d32530aef165?s=30&d=mm&r=gKelly Reci
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire
  • 2 tsp stone-ground mustard
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Melt butter with cornstarch in a skillet over medium-high heat until it turns
  • golden brown.
  • Slowly add beef broth and heavy cream.
  • Mix in Worcestershire, mustard, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
  • Simmer on medium-low until sauce thickens.

German Spaetzle dumplings on a plate

How To Make German Spaetzle

This is a delicious recipe for Geman Spaetzle, it is also known as German egg noodle dumplings. Spaetzle is a small, soft dumpling/pasta that is a versatile dish that can be used for many different dishes.  It can be served plain or sautéed in a little bit of butter. They are the perfect side dish for this Swedish Meatball recipe! Find the complete ingredients and instructions in the printable recipe at the end of the post.

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Ingredients Needed For German Spaetzle

  • Flour
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Butter
  • Parsley
  • Nutmeg

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Combine flour, nutmeg, and parsley. Lightly beat eggs. Mix together eggs, milk, and flour. Let batter rest for 30 minutes or more. Bring water to a boil. Pour a cup of batter into the colander and forced through holes with a spatula over boiling water. Small elongated drops will boil and rise to the top where you can use a slotted spoon to remove and place in a bowl. Heat a skillet over medium-high with butter. Fry the spaetzle for 5 minutes or until golden. Garnish with parsley. Serve with Swedish Meatballs and Gravy.

German Spaetzle Printable

German Spaetzle

German Spaetzle dumplings on a plate
This is a delicious recipe for Geman Spaetzle, it is also known as German egg noodle dumplings. Spaetzle is a small, soft dumpling/pasta that is a versatile dish that can be used for many different dishes.  It can be served plain or sautéed in a little bit of butter. They are the perfect side dish for this Swedish Meatball recipe!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cup flour
  • 6 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley + extra for garnish
  • ½ tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  • Combine flour, nutmeg, and parsley.
  • Lightly beat eggs.
  • Mix together eggs, milk, and flour.
  • Let batter rest for 30 minutes or more.
  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Pour a cup of batter into the colander and forced through holes with a
  • spatula over boiling water. Small elongated drops will boil and rise to the
  • top where you can use a slotted spoon to remove and place in a bowl.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high with butter. Fry the spaetzle for 5 minutes
  • or until golden.
  • Garnish with parsley. Serve with Swedish Meatballs and Gravy.
Swedish Meatballs - Served With German Spaetzle

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