Description
Hearty Swedish Meatballs bring Nordic comfort straight to dinner tables with a creamy sauce that dances between savory and rich. Lingonberry jam provides the perfect tangy companion, promising a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor until the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Ingredients:
- 0.5 pound (225g) ground beef
- 0.5 pound (225g) ground pork
- 1 egg
Seasoning and Spice Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 slice soft bread
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1.5 cups (360ml) low-sodium beef broth
- 0.5 cup (120ml) heavy cream (or sour cream)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F, ensuring an evenly heated cooking environment for the meatballs.
- Transform bread into delicate crumbs using a food processor, creating a uniform texture for binding the meat mixture.
- Combine bread crumbs with water, allowing them to absorb moisture and become a cohesive foundation for the meatball mixture.
- Blend ground meats thoroughly, incorporating softened bread crumbs to ensure a tender and well-integrated protein base.
- Gently fold in finely minced onions, eggs, and seasonings, mixing with a light touch to prevent compacting the meat.
- Shape the mixture into uniform, golf ball-sized spheres, maintaining consistent size for even cooking.
- Arrange meatballs on a lined baking sheet, spacing them to allow heat circulation and prevent steaming.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, rotating the tray midway to achieve a golden-brown exterior and fully cooked interior.
- While meatballs bake, prepare the creamy sauce by whisking flour into melted butter to create a smooth roux.
- Gradually incorporate beef broth and cream, stirring continuously to develop a silky, luxurious sauce.
- Once meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the sauce, gently coating each piece and allowing flavors to meld together.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, alongside traditional accompaniments like lingonberry jam and buttered egg noodles.
Notes
- Add a splash of milk to the bread crumbs for extra moisture and richness in the meatballs.
- Grate onions instead of chopping them to prevent large chunks and ensure even distribution of flavor.
- Test the seasoning by cooking a small meatball first and adjusting salt and spices to your taste preference.
- Avoid overworking the meat mixture to keep the meatballs tender and prevent a tough texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg