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Swedish Meatballs
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To truly savor this culinary delight, serve the Swedish Meatballs generously coated in the creamy gravy. Pair them with a dollop of lingonberry sauce, a Scandinavian staple that provides a delightful sweet-tart contrast. Create a hearty meal by plating the meatballs alongside creamy mashed potatoes, allowing them to soak up the savory sauce. Complete the experience with vibrant seasonal green vegetables, and garnish with fresh dill or parsley for a burst of herbal freshness.
This combination of tender meatballs, sumptuous gravy, and complementary accompaniments ensures a truly delightful dining experience, perfect for bringing warmth and comfort to any gathering.
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Prep time: 25mins
Cook time: 30mins
Serves or Makes: 6 servings/40 meatballs
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ingredients
Meatballs:
- 2 slices of white bread (or gluten-free bread)
- 1 large onion, grated
- 1/3 cup milk
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon onion granules
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules
- 1 small bunch fresh thyme
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil, for browning
ingredients
Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 1 heaping tablespoon all purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Pinch of nutmeg, to taste
- 2/3 cups heavy cream
ingredients
To Serve:
- Lingonberry sauce
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Seasonal green vegetables
- Fresh dill or parsley, for garnish
Method
To make the Meatballs:
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine the finely diced bread, grated onion, and milk. Let it soak for a few minutes until the bread softens.
Step 3
Add minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, pork mince, beef mince, egg, nutmeg, allspice, onion granules, garlic granules, thyme, salt, and pepper to the soaked bread mixture.
Step 4
Mix the ingredients thoroughly and roll the mixture into small balls.
Step 5
Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides until they turn golden. Once browned, transfer the meatballs to a baking dish and place them in the preheated oven to cook through.
To make the Gravy:
Step 1
Using the same pan (without cleaning it), melt butter over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the diced shallot and cook until translucent.
Step 3
Sprinkle the flour into the pan and cook for a couple of minutes until lightly toasted.
Step 4
Gradually pour in the beef stock, stirring constantly.
Step 5
Add Dijon mustard, pepper, nutmeg, and heavy cream. Stir well.
Step 6
Return the meatballs to the pan, coating them with the gravy. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
To serve:
Step 1
Plate the Swedish meatballs with the creamy gravy.
Step 2
Serve alongside lingonberry sauce, creamy mashed potatoes, and seasonal green vegetables.
Step 3
Garnish with fresh dill or parsley before serving.