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Creamy Swedish Meatballs

Cultural Context

Originating in Sweden, these meatballs are a beloved comfort food, often served with lingonberry sauce and creamy gravy. Traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions, they highlight the Swedish knack for transforming simple ingredients into hearty meals. Today, they have gained popularity globally, often appearing on menus in various adaptations, from pasta dishes to sliders.

SwedishSEmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500g minced beef
1 onion
40g breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp allspice
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp butter
500ml heavy cream
100ml light crème fraiche
2 tbsp calf fund or 1 cube calf broth

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and often less expensive

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade easily

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and has a distinct flavor

1

Mix the meat, onion, parsley, breadcrumbs, egg and the spices. Form 30 small or 15 big meatballs.

2

Fry in frying pan until half done and set aside.

3

In the same pan add the cream, crème fraiche and the calf fund and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

4

Add the meatballs and simmer until they’re done.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

frying pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

KöttbullarSwedish Köttbullar

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