The BEST Swedish Meatballs Creamy Gravy Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
• 1/2 pound (225g) ground pork
• 1 cup (120g) panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk (whole milk preferred)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup (15g) finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) salt
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) butter or oil, for searing
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) butter
• 3 tablespoons (25g) all-purpose flour
• 3 cups (720ml) beef broth
• 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) sour cream or crème fraîche
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: A splash of dry sherry or white wine