Description
Nordic comfort shines through this Swedish meatballs classic from Sweden’s culinary traditions. Creamy sauce and tender meat promise a delightful journey you’ll savor with each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 0.5 pound (227 grams) ground pork
Binding and Moisture Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
Spices and Seasonings:
- 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter (for frying)
Instructions
- Blend ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, finely chopped onion, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Craft uniform meatballs approximately one inch in diameter, using gentle rolling techniques to maintain consistent size.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat (around 350°F), carefully rotating meatballs to achieve golden-brown exterior on all surfaces. Transfer browned meatballs to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, create a roux by melting additional butter and whisking in flour, cooking for 1-2 minutes until mixture turns light golden.
- Gradually stream beef broth into the roux, continuously whisking to prevent lump formation, then incorporate cream and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer gravy until it reaches a thick, velvety consistency, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Reintroduce meatballs to the gravy, allowing them to gently heat and absorb flavors for 8-10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Present the meatballs piping hot, accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes or tender egg noodles.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef and pork with balanced fat content for juicy, tender meatballs that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Soak breadcrumbs in milk before mixing to create a softer, more delicate meatball texture that melts in your mouth.
- Chill the meatball mixture for 30 minutes before rolling to help them hold their shape and prevent falling apart while cooking.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs and use cornstarch instead of wheat flour in gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg