Delicious and Flavorful Swedish Cardamom Meatballs

Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of Swedish cuisine with these delightful Swedish Cardamom Meatballs. Made from a combination of tender ground meat, fragrant spices, and a creamy sauce, these meatballs are a true delight for the taste buds. The addition of cardamom adds a unique twist to the traditional meatball recipe, giving it an aromatic and slightly exotic flavor. Serve these meatballs as a main dish with lingonberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and lingonberries for a truly authentic Swedish dining experience.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, garlic, cardamom, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
2. Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
3. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly until lightly browned. Gradually whisk in beef broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard.
5. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
6. Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
8. Serve the Swedish Cardamom Meatballs with lingonberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and lingonberries for a traditional Swedish meal.

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