Delicious Mum's Swedish Meatballs Recipe

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Delicious Mum's Swedish Meatballs Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on November 22, 2023

These tender and flavorful Swedish meatballs are a classic dish that will surely become a family favorite. Made with a mixture of ground beef, pork, and spices, these meatballs are cooked in a creamy and savory sauce. Serve them over a bed of warm egg noodles or mashed potatoes for a satisfying and comforting meal. Perfect for any occasion, these Swedish meatballs are sure to impress.

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, garlic, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and black 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. Cook the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  5. Return the meatballs to the skillet and cook in the sauce for an additional 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
  7. Serve the Swedish meatballs over warm egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

Interesting Facts

  • Swedish meatballs are a traditional dish in Sweden and are often served with lingonberry sauce.
  • The iconic Swedish furniture store, Ikea, has made Swedish meatballs popular all over the world.
  • In Sweden, meatballs are commonly eaten on Fridays.
  • Swedish meatballs are also known as köttbullar.