When it comes to comfort food, few dishes capture the balance of homestyle coziness and elegance like Swedish meatballs with noodles. This dish combines tender, flavorful meatballs, a rich and creamy gravy, and buttery egg noodles for a hearty meal that feels like a hug in a bowl. While many know it from furniture-store food courts, making it at home takes the experience to another level—fresh, aromatic, and perfectly tailored to your taste.
What Makes Swedish Meatballs Special?
Unlike Italian meatballs that lean heavily on garlic, herbs, and tomato sauce, Swedish meatballs are seasoned with warm spices like allspice and nutmeg. These subtle notes set them apart, giving the dish its signature Scandinavian character. The meatballs are then smothered in a luscious cream-based gravy, often enriched with beef broth, butter, and a splash of sour cream.
When paired with tender egg noodles, the result is a deeply satisfying meal that balances savory, creamy, and slightly spiced flavors.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground beef
½ lb ground pork
1 small onion, finely grated
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
¼ cup milk
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp ground allspice
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
For the Gravy:
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour
3 cups beef broth
½ cup heavy cream (or sour cream for tang)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Serving:
12 oz egg noodles
Fresh parsley, chopped
Step-by-Step Instructions#
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