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    Easy Meatballs In Brown Gravy (Swedish Meatballs)

    Published: Aug 7, 2020 · Modified: Aug 16, 2022 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    These meatballs in brown gravy are such a classic delicious dinner; They are made with well seasoned minced beef cooked in a creamy brown gravy.

    They have a delightful aroma I bet you will eat half of them before even you make the creamy meatball sauce, which will make them tender and juice.

    Swedish Meatballs In A Creamy Sauce

    I love these Swedish meatballs even more than the ones I buy from Ikea; the fresh ginger, garlic and parsley which I add to the meatballs make them incredibly delicious.

    The ingredients I used in making these Swedish baked meatballs have been chosen carefully to give this fantastic taste and the beautiful sauce consistency.

    What's In The Creamy Meatball Sauce

    Using the parmesan and heavy cream to thicken the sauce without using any flour make a creamy cheese thick gravy that is so delicious especially with that mustard hint.

    Swedish Meatballs Ingredients

    • Minced beef
    • Onion
    • Garlic 
    • Egg
    • Fresh ginger
    • Ground cinnamon
    • Salt
    • Ground black pepper
    • Parsley
    • Olive oil

    This recipe makes 24 meatballs.

    The Creamy Brown Gravy Ingredients

    ingredients
    • Beef broth
    • Heavy cream
    • Parmesan
    • Salt
    • Ground black pepper
    • Mustard

    How To Make These Easy Meatballs In Brown Gravy

    steps of making the recipe by photos

    Simply, mix the beef with the other meatballs ingredients except for the olive oil which you will use in frying the meatballs. Then roll the mixture to make 24 meatballs.

    After that, add the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat then cook the meatballs for about 5-6 minutes in each side until golden brown.

    Finally, put all the meatballs in a plate then set aside. Please don't eat any of them wait for the sauce 🙂

    How To Make The Brown Gravy

    steps of making the recipe by photos

    In the same skillet add the parmesan, heavy cream, beef broth, mustard, salt and pepper then bring to boil.

    Reduce the heat then add the meatballs to the sauce and leave it to simmer for about 5-10 minutes.

    Garnish with some chopped parsley if you want then serve.

    What side dish to serve with Swedish meatballs

    The Swedish meatballs are so delicious to eat as they are; however, if you like to have a side dish, I recommend pasta or rice.

    Easy Meatballs In Brown Gravy

    Are These a Low Carb Swedish Meatballs

    Yes, These are a low carb Swedish meatballs, If you look to the ingredients all I have used are low carb ingredients; no flour, bread crumbs or cornstarch I have replaced using flour with parmesan to thicken the sauce.

    Tools I have Used in Making This Swedish Meatball Recipe

    • Skillet
    • Bowl
    • Knife
    • Chopping board
    Easy Meatballs In Brown Gravy

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    Easy Meatballs in Brown Gravy

    These meatballs in brown gravy are such an easy dinner; They are made with well seasoned minced beef cooked in a creamy brown gravy.
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine Swedish
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 24 Meatballs
    Calories 110kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Skillet
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups
    • Mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • 500 g minced beef
    • 1 onion minced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger chopped
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ¼ cup parsley chopped
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil

    Sauce Ingredients

    • 2 cups beef broth
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • ⅓ cup parmesan
    • 1 ½ teaspoon mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    How to make the Swedish meatballs

    • Mix the beef with the other meatballs ingredients except for the olive oil which you will use in frying the meatballs.
    • Then roll the mixture to make 24 meatballs.
    • After that, add the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat then cook the meatballs for about 5-6 minutes in each side until golden brown.
    • put all the meatballs in a plate then set aside.

    How to make Swedish meatball sauce

    • In the same skillet add the parmesan, heavy cream, beef broth, mustard, salt and pepper then bring to boil.
    • Reduce the heat then add the meatballs to the sauce and leave it to simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
    • Garnish with some chopped parsley if you want then serve.

    Notes

    • You can use water instead of beef broth to make the sauce.
    • Replace parmesan cheese with mozzarella.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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