For a richer sauce, use full-fat sour cream. If you don't have fresh bread crumbs, you can use dried bread crumbs, but soak them in the milk for a bit longer. Lingonberry sauce is the traditional accompaniment, but cranberry sauce works wonderfully too!
Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Dill Sauce
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PREP TIME25 mins
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COOK TIME25 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS161
Savor the taste of tradition with these delectable Swedish meatballs. Each bite offers a symphony of savory meat, aromatic herbs, and a luscious creamy dill sauce, creating a comforting and unforgettable culinary experience. Perfect over mashed potatoes or egg noodles!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate14 g
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Cholesterol133 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein26 g
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Saturated Fat14 g
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Sodium856 mg
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Sugar4 g
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Fat28 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
0 mins
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; place a baking rack on top. Coat the baking rack with cooking spray.
02
Step
10 mins
Combine bread crumbs and milk in a large bowl until bread crumbs soak up milk, about 10 minutes. Mix in ground beef, ground pork, onion, parsley, celery, egg, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper until combined; mixture will be fairly wet. Form into 36 meatballs with a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop; place on the prepared baking rack.
03
Step
18 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into centers of meatballs reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 18 minutes.
04
Step
14 mins
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour; cooking and stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce until smooth; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 12 minutes.
05
Step
3 mins
Add meatballs to sauce; simmer 3 minutes. Stir in sour cream, dill, and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
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Keith Brekke
Jun 19, 2025I tried this recipe and the meatballs are so tender! I will add some pepper next time.
Marcelle Davis
Feb 9, 2025I added a pinch of nutmeg to the meatball mixture, and it added a lovely warmth to the flavor.
Kristina Gulgowski
Nov 29, 2024These meatballs were a hit at my family dinner! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful.
Vallie Kohler
Oct 1, 2024I've made these several times, and they always turn out perfectly. The recipe is easy to follow, and the meatballs are delicious.
Hudson Leannon
Aug 15, 2024My kids loved these! They're a great way to get them to eat their protein.
Valerie Huels
Jul 11, 2024The lemon zest in the sauce is a game-changer! It brightens up the dish and adds a wonderful zing.
Patricia Jerde
Mar 16, 2024I doubled the sauce and served it over pasta. It was a fantastic meal!
Frederique Cartwright
Feb 6, 2024This recipe is a keeper!