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A delicious plate of Swedish Meatballs

Swedish Meatballs

Deliciously seasoned meatballs served in a creamy gravy, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Swedish
Calories: 700

Ingredients
  

  • 30 ml olive oil divided
  • 1 g onion diced
  • 450 g ground beef
  • 450 g ground pork
  • 60 g Panko *
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 60 g unsalted butter
  • 40 g all-purpose flour
  • 960 ml beef broth
  • 180 ml sour cream
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 30 g chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Cast Iron Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, Panko, egg yolks, allspice, nutmeg and cooked onion; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Using a wooden spoon or clean hands, stir until well combined. Roll the mixture into 1 1/4-to-1 1/2-inch meatballs, forming about 24 meatballs.
  3. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add meatballs, in batches, and cook until all sides are browned, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  4. To make the gravy, melt butter in the skillet. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef broth and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in sour cream; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  5. Stir in meatballs and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and thickened, about 8-10 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Notes

These meatballs are great served with mashed potatoes or lingonberry sauce for a true Swedish experience.