Swedish meatballs recipe

 

Similar to Ikea meatballs, ground beef and pork are used in this traditional Swedish meatball recipe. These flavorful balls that are bready, potatoy, and meaty are a hit with both adults and kids. To make them for younger eaters, just roll out smaller balls. The sweet and tangy lingon berry sauce and the simple, creamy beef gravy are crucial components of the dish, so don't cut corners with them. Try experimenting with this recipe by mixing in a teaspoon each of cardamom or nutmeg with the meatball mixture. You can prepare ahead of time and freeze this meatball recipe, which will result in slightly firmer meatballs when cooked.

Ingredients:

For the meatballs:

• 50g of chopped potatoes
• Two tiny butter knobs
• One little onion, diced finely
• 250g of beef and 250g of pork were ground.
• 75g breadcrumbs and 1 egg
• 30 grams of butter
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the gravy:

• 200ml double cream, 
• 400ml beef stock, 
• 2 tablespoons flour

To serve:

• mashed potatoes
• Cranberry sauce or lingon berries

Method:

1. After boiling the potatoes in a pan of water until they are soft, drain, mash, and leave aside to chill.
2. In a big skillet over medium heat, soften the onions for about 5 minutes by carefully cooking them with a knob of butter. Make use of a slotted spoon to remove them.
3. Mashed potatoes, onions, meat, pork, egg, breadcrumbs, butter, allspice, and seasoning should all be combined in a big bowl.
4. Shape the mixture into about sixteen balls with your hands.
5. In the same big pan you used to sauté the onions, preheat one knob of butter. Place the meatballs in the pan and cook for 15 minutes, cooking in batches if needed, making sure to stir them often so that they develop a uniform golden-brown crust. Transfer the meatballs to a dish covered with paper towels using tongs or a slotted spoon.
6. Heat one knob of butter in the large pan you used to sauté the onions. The meatballs should be placed in the pan and cooked for 15 minutes, frying in batches if necessary. They should be stirred frequently to ensure that they get a consistent golden-brown crust. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the meatballs to a dish covered with paper towels.

TOP TIP FOR MAKING SWEDISH MEATBALLS

Grease your hands lightly with unflavored vegetable oil in advance to prevent them from being covered in meatball mixture.