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Swedish Meatballs
1h
Serves 4
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1h
Serves 4
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Directions
1
Combine 1 pound of ground pork and 1 pound of ground beef in a large mixing bowl.
2
Add 1 egg, 1/4 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the meat mixture.
3
Dice one onion finely.
4
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
5
Sauté the diced onion in the butter until caramelized, about 8-10 minutes.
6
Spread the caramelized onions on a baking sheet to cool.
7
Add the cooled caramelized onions to the meat mixture.
8
Mix all ingredients thoroughly with a spatula or your hands until well combined.
9
Form the meat mixture into small, uniform meatballs.
10
Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
11
Add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter to a pan.
12
Place the meatballs in the hot pan and brown them on all sides.
13
Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside.
14
Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the pan with the drippings.
15
Stir the flour to create a roux.
16
Gradually whisk in 2 cups of beef broth until smooth, then add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
17
Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream until the sauce thickens.
18
Season the sauce with black pepper to taste.
19
Return the browned meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 10-15 minutes, ensuring they are coated.
20
Peel and thinly slice one cucumber using a mandoline slicer.
21
Place the sliced cucumbers in a bowl.
22
Add 1/4 cup of sugar to the cucumbers and mix well.
23
Finely chop 1/4 cup of fresh dill.
24
Finely chop a handful of fresh parsley.
25
Add the chopped dill and parsley to the cucumbers and mix.
26
Peel and cut 3 potatoes into equal-sized pieces.
27
Rinse the cut potatoes.
28
Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
29
Press the cooked potatoes through a potato ricer into a bowl.
30
Add 4 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/4 cup of milk to the riced potatoes.
31
Mix until smooth and creamy.
32
Serve the mashed potatoes, topped with the meatballs and a generous amount of gravy.
33
Add a side of pickled cucumbers and 2 tablespoons of lingonberry jam.
34
Garnish with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
1 pound ground pork
1 pound ground beef
1 egg
0.25 cup milk
0.5 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 onion
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
0.5 cup heavy cream
1 cucumber
0.25 cup sugar
0.25 cup dill
3 potatoes
4 tablespoons butter
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lingonberry jam
Equipment
large mixing bowl
cutting board
knife
skillet
spatula
baking sheet
refrigerator
potato peeler
pot
potato ricer
tongs
Tips
For mashed potatoes, use a potato ricer for a smooth, lump-free texture.
Make sure to chill the meatballs before cooking to help them hold their shape.
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