Dinner for 8
Swedish Meatballs
Beef and pork meatballs brown in a skillet, then simmer in a creamy beef broth sauce.
Typical price
$7.89for 4 servings
$1.97 per serving$7.89 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Ground pork$4.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $4.49Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.19Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.09Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 25 oz | $1.74Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.79 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilFlourMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup panko crumbs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp olive oil (optional)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cups regular beef broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- salt and pepper (optional)
Steps
- Soak the panko in the milk for 5 minutes.
- Mix the beef, pork, onion, garlic, egg, soaked panko, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs for 10 minutes, turning often.
- Transfer the meatballs to a plate, then whisk the flour into the skillet drippings.
- Whisk in the beef broth, cream, and mustard, then simmer for 8 minutes.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes, until they reach 160 F.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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