Swedish Meatballs are a classic Scandinavian dish featuring tender, flavorful meatballs simmered in a creamy, rich sauce. These meatballs are typically made with a combination of beef and pork, seasoned with warm spices like allspice and nutmeg. They are traditionally served with lingonberry jam and mashed potatoes, making for a comforting and satisfying meal. Perfect for a family dinner, this dish is both hearty and easy to make.
Appliances and Special Utensils
- Large skillet or frying pan: Large frying pan
- Mixing bowls: Mixing bowls
- Wooden spoon: Wooden Spoon and spatula
- Measuring spoons: Measuring cups and spoons
- Measuring cups: Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk: Whisk
- Baking sheet: Baking sheet
- Tongs: Kitchen tongs
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
– 1 lb ground beef
– 1 lb ground pork
– 1 small onion, finely chopped
– 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
– 1/4 cup milk
– 1 large egg
– 1 tsp salt
– 1/2 tsp black pepper
– 1/4 tsp ground allspice
– 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
– 2 tbsp butter (for frying)
For the Sauce:
– 2 tbsp butter
– 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
– 2 cups beef broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 tbsp soy sauce
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Meatballs: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, black pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Place them on a baking sheet.
- Sear Meatballs: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches, searing them on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer browned meatballs to a baking sheet.
- Bake Meatballs: Place the baking sheet with the seared meatballs in the preheated oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet used to brown the meatballs, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add Broth and Cream: Gradually whisk in the beef broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Add the heavy cream and soy sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it thicken, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Meatballs and Sauce: Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the skillet with the sauce. Stir gently to coat the meatballs with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the Swedish Meatballs with mashed potatoes or egg noodles, accompanied by lingonberry jam. Enjoy your comforting, homemade Swedish Meatballs!