Köttbullar (Swedish Meatballs)
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Delight in the comforting flavors of Köttbullar, traditional Swedish meatballs made from a savory blend of ground meats, spices, and breadcrumbs. These tender meatballs are served with creamy mashed potatoes and tangy lingonberry sauce, making them a beloved family meal.
- Total Time: 1 h
- Yield: 4 portions 1x
- Category: Medium
Ingredients
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- 500 g ground beef
- 250 g ground pork
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes until the breadcrumbs absorb the milk.
- Add ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, egg, salt, pepper, and allspice to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove meatballs and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and return the meatballs to the skillet. Simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve the Köttbullar with mashed potatoes and lingonberry sauce. Enjoy!
