Lite Swedish Meatballs with Milk Gravy

The secret to our farm-tested recipe is milk-soaked fresh breadcrumbs for meatballs that are light and tender. The milk gravy is rich but not heavy and adding a little sour cream and Dijon mustard is a finishing touch for a classic Swedish tang. This recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner served over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or even cauliflower mash for a lighter option.

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup The Farmer’s Cow Whole Milk, divided
• ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs (or panko)
• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ lb ground pork or veal
• ½ cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely minced
• 1 ½ tsp salt, divided
• ¾ tsp ground black pepper, divided
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 The Farmer’s Cow Large Egg
• 2 tbsp canola or avocado oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups low-salt beef stock, heated
• 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
2. In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and ¼ cup milk. Let sit for 5 minutes for the crumbs to absorb the liquid.
3. Add the ground meat, onion, garlic, parsley, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, Worcestershire, and egg. Mix gently with your hands to combine. Don’t overmix.
4. With damp hands, roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter (about 24-30 meatballs).
5. Heat the oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. When it is hot and shimmering, add the meatballs in batches, turning carefully to brown all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, melt the butter with the pan drippings over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
7. Gradually whisk hot beef broth and 1 ¼ cup warmed milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer.
8. Add paprika, nutmeg, and remaining ½ tsp salt and pepper, and stir in the sour cream or yogurt and mustard.
9. Return the meatballs to the gravy and transfer the pan to the preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes.
10. Remove from the oven and carefully taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or new boiled potatoes.

Date Posted: July 21, 2025

• Milk
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