How similar is this to a traditional Swedish meatball recipe?

Aside from not using beef, pork or cream the flavors are pretty spot on. Even in Sweden, there isn't truly one set recipe for Swedish meatballs and everyone has their own interpretation of it. I incorporated many of the iconic flavors in this recipe and we tend to serve it with mashed potatoes like they do in Sweden.

What if I don't have Worcestershire sauce?

Worcestershire sauce is a shortcut that provides a very savory, umami flavor. However, if you don't have any on hand check out one of these resources that list some easy substitutes using common ingredients

Vegan Swedish Meatballs - paper + heart

Name: Vegan Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients: 1 lb vegan ground beef; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 3 Tbs fresh parsley, minced; 1/2 cup onion, finely minced; 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/8 tsp white pepper; 1 Tbs olive oil, for cooking; 1/2 cup vegan butter; 1/2 cup flour; 4 cups vegan beef broth (or veggie); 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard; 3 Tbs Worcestershire sauce; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder

Description

These vegan Swedish meatballs make a delicious and simple weeknight dinner. Tender meatballs in a perfectly seasoned sauce can be served over mashed potatoes or noodles. This is what comfort food dreams are made of!

Ingredients

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Meatballs

1 lb vegan ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3 Tbs fresh parsley, minced
1/2 cup onion, finely minced
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp white pepper
1 Tbs olive oil, for cooking

Sauce

1/2 cup vegan butter
1/2 cup flour
4 cups vegan beef broth (or veggie)
1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
3 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder

Instructions

Mix Meatballs: Add all the meatball ingredients except the olive oil to a large bowl and mix well. I find it's best to get in there with my hand to ensure that everything is well mixed. Then form them into small balls using a cookie scoop or a spoon. You want them to be uniform in size so they cook well and should get about 20 meatballs.
Cook Meatballs: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Then add the meatballs to the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes turning to cook on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Sauce: In the same pan, melt the vegan butter and then sprinkle the flour over the butter. Whisk this butter flour mixture as it cooks for 3-4 minutes. It should start to lightly brown and smell nutty. This step helps to get rid of that raw flour taste. Then slowly stream in the broth whisking constantly to ensure a smooth sauce. Stir in the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until well incorporated. Bring to a low simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes to thicken.
Finish: When your sauce has achieved the desired consistency, add the meatballs back into the pan and cook in the sauce for 5 minutes until they're warmed through.
Serve: over mashed potatoes or noodles and garnish with parsley.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stove
Cuisine: Swedish

Nutrition

Serving Size: 5 meatballs
Calories: 547

Keywords: vegan, Swedish meatballs, meatballs, dinner, sauce, gravy