Swedish Meatballs with Cream Sauce (Köttbullar)
Classic Swedish meatballs, tender and flavorful, simmered in a rich and creamy gravy. Served with mashed potatoes or egg noodles, this dish is the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
- •0.5 lb Ground beef
- •0.5 lb Ground pork
- •0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- •0.5 cup Milk
- •1 piece Egg
- •0.5 piece Onion (finely chopped)
- •0.5 tsp Allspice
- •0.25 tsp Nutmeg
- •1 tsp Salt (to taste)
- •0.5 tsp Black pepper (to taste)
- •2 tbsp Butter
- •2 cup Beef broth
- •0.5 cup Heavy cream
- •2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- •1 tbsp Soy sauce
- •1 tsp Dijon mustard
- •2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- 1.
In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let soak for 5 minutes.
Time: 5 min - 2.
Add ground beef, ground pork, egg, chopped onion, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
Time: 5 min - 3.
Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
Time: 5 min - 4.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches and brown on all sides. Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
Time: 10 min - 5.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Time: 1 min - 6.
Gradually whisk in beef broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer, then stir in heavy cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Time: 5 min - 7.
Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Time: 15 min - 8.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Tips
- 💡To prevent the meatballs from sticking, use a non-stick skillet or add a little oil to the butter.
- 💡For a richer flavor, use bone broth instead of regular beef broth.
- 💡Serve with lingonberry jam for a traditional Swedish experience.
Recipe from TheCookbook.ai
Created by Tammy Williams