Swedish Meatballs

I have an admission to make…I’ve always used a packet to make Swedish Meatballs in the past.  Never again.  These are sooo much better.  The meatballs are nice and tender and the gravy is rich and creamy.

 

Swedish Meatballs

Meatballs

¼ cup panko bread crumbs

¼ cup milk

1 lb extra lean ground beef

¼ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 tbsp parsley

1 large egg

Place the panko bread crumbs in a bowl and pour the milk over it and allow to set for 10 minutes.  Add in the remaining ingredients and mix completely.  Scoop out into meatballs and place in a hot frying pan with 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. 

While they are cooking, start your sauce in a dutch oven.

4 tbsp butter

4 tbsp flour

2 cups beef stock

1 cup cream

½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Salt & pepper to taste

Melt butter in the bottom of your dutch oven.  Stir in flour and allow to cook for a minute.  Gradually stir in the beef stock.  Add in the cream and Worcestershire sauce.  Allow to thicken and add in the meatballs as they are done.  Serve over noodles or mashed potatoes.