Name: Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 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

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 small meatballs, about 1 inch in size.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the meatballs and brown them on all sides. They do not need to be fully cooked. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining meatballs.
In the same skillet, add butter to the meat drippings. Whisk in flour and pepper, cooking for 1 minute.
Slowly add the beef stock, cream, and soy sauce while whisking until smooth.
Add the meatballs to the skillet and bring to a gentle boil over medium-low heat. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and meatballs are cooked through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the meatballs over egg noodles or mashed potatoes, and garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

For added flavor, let the meatballs rest for a few minutes before browning them.
You can substitute the beef stock with chicken stock for a lighter sauce.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Author: Jesseca
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Dishes
Method: Pan-frying
Cuisine: Swedish

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 meatball
Calories: 175
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 40mg