Name: Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125 ml) breadcrumbs; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil; 3/4 lb (350 g) lean ground beef; 3/4 lb (350 g) lean ground pork; 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk; 1 egg; 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground nutmeg; 1 pinch ground allspice; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 cup (250 ml) chicken or beef broth; 1/4 cup (60 ml) 35% cream; Salt and pepper

Preparation

- In a large non-stick skillet, dry roast the breadcrumbs, stirring constantly. Set aside in large bowl.
- In the same skillet, soften the onion in 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of oil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into the bowl with the breadcrumbs and combine. Let cool.
- Add the ground meat, milk, egg, and spices to the breadcrumbs mixture. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roll each meatball with about 22.5 ml (1 1/2 tablespoons) of the meat mixture. Set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, brown the meatballs, half at a time, in the remaining oil and butter. Set aside on a plate.
- Sprinkle the flour over the hot fat and cook for 2 minutes, stirring until the mixture turns golden brown. Add the broth and cream and bring to a boil, stirring with a whisk. Add the meatballs. Cover and simmer gently for about 5 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked. Add broth, if needed.
- Serve with boiled potatoes and lingonberry or cranberry jam.

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