How to make this recipe?
To make Swedish Meatballs, you'll need the following ingredients:
- Meatballs:
- ¾ lb ground beef (80% lean)
- ½ lb ground pork
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- ½ cup finely diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cube chicken bouillon
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ cup sour cream
Here's a step-by-step guide:
1. Prepare the meatballs: Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, milk, onions, garlic, salt, oregano, allspice, nutmeg, and pepper. Gently incorporate the meat until evenly combined. Roll into 1 ½-inch meatballs and chill for 15 minutes or overnight.
2. Brown the meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches until all sides are browned. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the sauce: Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Add the beef broth mixture in small splashes, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
4. Finish the sauce: Place the sour cream in a medium bowl. Spoon some of the sauce into the bowl and stir until well-combined. Stir it into the sauce over low heat until incorporated.
5. Simmer the meatballs: Add the meatballs back to the skillet along with any juices from the plate. Spoon the sauce on top. Allow them to heat through over low heat for 10-15 minutes, partially covered.
6. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
You can also make some adjustments to the recipe, such as using frozen meatballs or making it in a crock pot. For frozen meatballs, simply brown them in a skillet and then simmer in the sauce until heated through. For a crock pot version, brown the meatballs, make the sauce without sour cream, and cook in the crock pot for 2-3 hours.
