Swedish Meatballs

Juicy beef and pork meatballs in a creamy, lightly spiced gravy.

Ingredients

• 2 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed, torn
• 1 small onion
• 300g beef mince
• 300g pork mince
• 1 egg
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp allspice
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¾ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp oil
• 40g unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp plain flour
• 500ml (2 cups) beef stock
• 125ml (½ cup) thickened cream

Method

1. Grate onion into a large bowl. Add torn bread and mix until the bread is soggy. Let soak for 1 minute.
2. Add beef mince, pork mince, egg, nutmeg, allspice, pepper, and salt. Mix well.
3. Roll heaped tablespoons of mixture into balls (makes 25–30).
4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in two batches, about 3 minutes per batch. Set aside.
5. Pour off excess oil and reduce heat to medium.
6. Melt butter in the pan. Add flour and stir for 1 minute.
7. Gradually pour in beef stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer.
8. Return meatballs to the pan with any resting juices. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until the gravy thickens.
9. Stir in cream and simmer for 2 minutes.
10. Serve over mashed potatoes.

Nutrition (per serving, approximate)

Notes

Serve with lingonberry jam for an authentic accompaniment.

Source: https://www.recipetineats.com/swedish-meatballs/

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