Best Swedish Meatballs

Swedish meatballs are a classic comfort food that’s both flavorful and satisfying. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe for Swedish meatballs:

Ingredients:

For the meatballs:

• 500g ground beef
• 250g ground pork
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter (for frying)

For the sauce:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meatballs:

1. In a small bowl, soak the breadcrumbs in milk.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
3. Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

2. Cook the Meatballs:

1. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
2. Add the meatballs to the skillet, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.

3. Prepare the Sauce:

1. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
2. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
3. Gradually whisk in the beef broth, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
4. Stir in the heavy cream and soy sauce. Cook the sauce until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Combine and Serve:

1. Return the cooked meatballs to the skillet, coating them with the sauce.
2. Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.
3. Serve the Swedish meatballs hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired. They are traditionally served with lingonberry jam on the side, along with mashed potatoes or lingonberry sauce and lingonberry jam.

Enjoy your homemade Swedish meatballs!