Swedish Meatloaves
with Gravy, Creamed Kale & Roasted Carrots
- Milk
- Wheat
You’ve heard of Swedish meatballs… but Swedish meatloaves? That’s right! Consider these mini meatloaves a larger, flatter version that’s still warmly spiced (thank you, nutmeg) and smothered with that signature creamy gravy. How about completing the comfort food trifecta with rich creamed kale and tender-sweet roasted carrots? Ja, tack! (That’s “yes, please!” in Swedish.)
Ingredients
1 tablespoon
Cornstarch
12 ounce
Carrot
4 tablespoon
Sour Cream
4 ounce
Kale
2 tablespoon
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Beef Stock Concentrate
1 teaspoon
Nutmeg
10 ounce
Ground Beef
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
2 clove
Garlic
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into 1-inch-thick pieces. Remove and discard any large stems from kale; chop into bite-size pieces. Peel and mince garlic.
• Toss carrots on one side of a lightly oiled baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Roast on top rack for 10 minutes (you’ll add the meatloaves then).
• While carrots cook, in a medium bowl, combine panko with 1 TBSP water (2 TBSP for 4 servings). • Add beef*, garlic, ½ tsp salt (¾ tsp for 4), and pepper to bowl with panko mixture. Gently combine, then form into two 1-inch tall loaves (four loaves for 4). • Once carrots have roasted 10 minutes, remove sheet from oven. Carefully place meatloaves on empty side of sheet. Lightly drizzle meatloaves with olive oil. • Roast until meatloaves are lightly browned and cooked through, 15-20 minutes.
• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add kale and a pinch of salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly wilted, 3-4 minutes. • Add 2 TBSP water; cook until kale is softened and water has evaporated, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• While kale cooks, in a second medium bowl, whisk together cornstarch, half the sour cream, and 1 cup water (2 cups for 4 servings) until smooth. • Heat pan used for kale over medium heat. Add cornstarch mixture and cream cheese. Cook, whisking occasionally, until cream cheese has melted and sauce has thickened, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Carefully transfer half the cream sauce to a third medium bowl. Whisk in stock concentrate, ¼ tsp nutmeg (½ tsp for 4 servings; be sure to measure—we sent more), and a pinch of sugar. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Set aside. • Heat pan with remaining cream sauce over low heat. Stir in kale, remaining sour cream, and a pinch of sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sour cream is incorporated and kale is tender, 2-3 minutes. • Remove from heat; stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) until melted. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
• Divide meatloaves, kale, and carrots between plates. Spoon gravy over meatloaves and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the savory meatloaf and gravy, though some found it bland; the nutmeg added a unique, comforting touch 🍲.
- Ease of prep: Several noted the recipe was time-consuming with many steps and dishes; some found the instructions confusing.
- Suggestions: Consider adding onions or shallots to the meatloaf for more flavor; adjust nutmeg to taste in the gravy.
- Portions: Some felt the meat portion was too small, especially for four servings; others wanted more kale.
- Creamed kale: Opinions varied widely; many enjoyed this new preparation, while others found it bland or disliked the texture.
Reviews from our home cooks
This is one of the BEST things I have tasted!!! The taste of the sauce on the Swedish Meatloaf had me call my mom because it reminded me of her home on Christmas and her Swedish Meatballs!! This recipe with exactly the two sides of the creamed Kale and roasted carrots is PERFECTION!!
For those who want beef, the Swedish meat loaves are ideal with their savory taste. I especially loved the kale and the sauce. Carrots are always a good choice and they were delicious.
We always love roasted carrots but we have decided we have to start adding creamed kale to the menu a little more. But the real star was the meatloaf with gravy... so delicious!
Delicious easy meatloaves. I made my own mashed potatoes and extra swedish gravy to make the meal more hearty for my family, but it totally works as it comes.
I loved it! Great take on Swedish meatballs with the nutmeg in the gravy instead of the meat! Delicious.
Very tasty, loved the flavor of the gravy. The creamed kale was very good as well, if a bit too loose and saucy. The roasted carrots are ALWAYS a favorite.
Great recipe for the meatloaf... the kale was a little bland, but definitely creamy and rich. Carrots were stellar, as usual.
This recipe was just okay. It wasn't well liked by the family. We enjoyed the thicker cut roasted carrots (1 inch better than the usual 1/2 inch slice). The quality of carrots in this box of HF was excellent, btw, thank you! We did not enjoy the creamed kale. 2 out of 4 preferred non-creamed. One liked it creamed but not this way. Another said was thrown off by the slight sweetness. The meatloaf was fine but texture and taste were just average. All said they preferred past meatloaf recipes better. If it weren't for the yummy carrots, would be two stars.
I loved the loaves and the gravy was amazing! I never roasted my carrots like that and it was great! The flavor of the creamed kale was nice but no one in my house really likes the texture even cooked so that side was kind of a miss. No really H.F fault but 4 stars because i wish i could sub out for a side we would enjoy.
Sauteed onion added to the meatloaf would've taken this up a notch, as well as an egg. Even though I added a drizzle of milk (I was out of eggs) and only used half the panko, it was still somewhat dry. Nice flavor on the Swedish sauce, though, and liked that it was something different! Creamed kale was a homerun!
