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How to make Swedish Meatballs for Appetizers or as a Main Dish. - Svenska köttbullar

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Swedish Meatballs

Cultural Context

Originating from Sweden, Swedish meatballs (Köttbullar) are a beloved dish that showcases the country's culinary tradition of using simple, hearty ingredients. Traditionally served with lingonberry sauce and creamy gravy, they are a staple at festive gatherings and family meals. Today, they have gained international popularity, often appearing on menus around the world, especially in Scandinavian-themed restaurants.

SESEmain
6 servings
Servings4
0.5 pounds pork
0.5 pounds beef
1 egg
1 cup cream
0.5 cups breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons minced onions
0.5 teaspoons salt
0.5 teaspoons pepper
0.25 teaspoons nutmeg
0.25 teaspoons thyme
1 beef bouillon cube
water
2 teaspoons corn starch
sugar
linkberry jam
1

Mix together 0.5 pounds of pork and 0.5 pounds of beef in a bowl.

2

Add 1 egg to the meat mixture.

3

Pour in about 1 cup of cream, using a little more than half a cup.

4

Add 0.5 cups of breadcrumbs to the mixture.

5

Stir in 2 tablespoons of minced onions, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 0.5 teaspoons of pepper.

6

Grind in 0.25 teaspoons of nutmeg and 0.25 teaspoons of thyme.

7

Mix everything together until combined.

8

Shape the meatballs using a teaspoon dipped in hot water for easier handling.

9

Cook the meatballs in a heated frying pan until browned on each side.

10

Dissolve 1 beef bouillon cube in warm water for flavor in the gravy.

11

Mix 2 teaspoons of corn starch with water and add to the pan with the meat juices to make gravy.

12

Add a pinch of sugar and a little pepper to the gravy.

13

Serve the meatballs with linkberry jam and garnish with Swedish flags.

Equipment Needed

frying pan

Allergens

milkeggsgluten

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