Description
🍽️ Treat yourself to the rich and comforting taste of Swedish Meatballs, a perfect blend of tender meat, warm spices, and creamy gravy! 😋
🥔 Paired with smooth mashed potatoes and tangy lingonberry jam, this dish delivers the ultimate balance of savory and sweet in every bite! 🍇
Ingredients
Ground beef
Ground pork
Breadcrumbs
Milk
Eggs
Salt
White pepper
Allspice
Nutmeg
Cardamom
Onion
Garlic
Parmesan cheese
Butter
Flour
Beef broth
Heavy cream
Soy sauce
Dijon mustard
Mashed potatoes
Lingonberry jam
Instructions
1. Mix ground beef and pork in a large bowl.
2. Add breadcrumbs, milk, and eggs to the mixture.
3. Season with salt, white pepper, and allspice.
4. Finely chop onions and garlic, then mix them in.
5. Optionally, add grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
6. Blend everything until well combined.
7. Shape the mixture into small meatballs, around 2-4 cm in diameter.
8. Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium heat.
9. Fry the meatballs until golden brown on all sides.
10. Remove from the pan and set aside.
11. In the same pan, add butter and flour to make a roux.
12. Pour in beef or vegetable broth and stir well.
13. Add heavy cream to create a smooth, creamy sauce.
14. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
15. Return the meatballs to the pan and simmer in the sauce.
16. Cook until the meatballs are fully heated and coated in the sauce.
17. Serve the Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes.
18. Add a spoonful of lingonberry jam on the side for a tart contrast.
19. Enjoy your homemade Swedish meatballs.
Notes
1. For authentic Swedish meatballs, use a mix of ground beef and pork to create the perfect balance of flavor and tenderness.
2. Adding a touch of allspice or white pepper brings out the classic seasoning found in traditional Swedish recipes.
3. Serve with lingonberry jam to complement the rich and creamy gravy with a hint of tart sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Sweden