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Swedish Meatballs with Gravy

Cultural Context

Originating in Sweden, these meatballs are a cherished comfort food, often served with lingonberry sauce and creamy gravy. Traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions, they embody the warmth of Scandinavian hospitality. Today, Swedish meatballs have gained global popularity, appearing on menus worldwide and inspiring countless variations, from vegetarian to spicy adaptations.

SwedishSEmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 medium onion
1 cup bread crumbs (from white bread)
1/2 cup milk
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups beef broth (stock)
1/2 cup heavy cream

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and can be more affordable.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and can be less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with good fats.

1

Chop the onion and soak the white bread in milk.

2

Combine the soaked bread, chopped onion, lean meat, nutmeg, cinnamon, and half an egg in a bowl.

3

Mix the ingredients thoroughly using a spoon or your hands.

4

Heat a good quality non-stick pan and add a little bit of olive oil.

5

Roll the meat mixture into meatballs and add them to the pan.

6

Add flour to the pan and cook the meatballs.

7

Gradually add stock to the pan to cook out the flour flavor.

8

Add cream to the sauce and cook for a minute.

9

Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for a minute.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

large bowlskilletwhiskspatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairyegg

Also Known As

Köttbullar med Gräddsås

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