Name: Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; ½ pound ground pork (or additional ground beef); ½ cup bread crumbs (or Panko bread crumbs); 1 large egg (beaten); ¼ cup milk; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; 1/16 teaspoon ground nutmeg; pinch ground cloves; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon white pepper (or finely ground black pepper); 2 cups beef stock (*); ½ cup heavy whipping cream; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

Description

These Swedish Meatballs are packed with flavor and easy to prepare, making them the perfect choice for a comforting dinner. With ground beef, pork, and a creamy sauce, this dish is a favorite for family meals.

Ingredients

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1 pound lean ground beef
½ pound ground pork (or additional ground beef)
½ cup bread crumbs (or Panko bread crumbs)
1 large egg (beaten)
¼ cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1/16 teaspoon ground nutmeg
pinch ground cloves
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon white pepper (or finely ground black pepper)
2 cups beef stock (*)
½ cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons soy sauce
chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, egg, milk, salt, pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix well and shape into 45-48 meatballs, about 1 inch each.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown half of the meatballs on all sides, then transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining meatballs.
Add butter to the skillet with meat drippings. Whisk in flour and pepper, cooking for 1 minute.
Gradually stir in beef stock, cream, and soy sauce, whisking until smooth.
Add meatballs to the skillet and bring to a gentle boil over medium-low heat. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then uncover and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until sauce thickens and meatballs are fully cooked. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes, and garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

Meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen before cooking.
For a lighter sauce, use low-fat milk instead of heavy cream.
Serve with lingonberry sauce for a traditional touch.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 meatball
Calories: 250
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 70mg