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Schwedische Köttbullar aus Sebastians Kindheit

Authentic Swedish meatballs inspired by childhood memories, served with creamy gravy and lingonberry sauce.
Vorbereitungszeit 20 Minuten
Zubereitungszeit 30 Minuten
Gesamtzeit 50 Minuten
Portionen: 4 servings
Gericht: Main Course
Küche: Swedish
Calories: 450

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Meatball Ingredients
  • 500 grams ground beef preferably a mix of beef and pork
  • 1 cup bread crumbs preferably fresh
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Gravy Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth or stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce optional for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
To Serve
  • 1 cup lingonberry sauce for serving
  • 4 servings mashed potatoes or boiled potatoes

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, beaten egg, salt, black pepper, allspice, and parsley. Mix until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
Cook the Meatballs
  1. In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, cooking until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Gravy
  1. In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.
  2. Gradually whisk in the beef broth, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the gravy for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Serve
  1. Serve the meatballs hot with lingonberry sauce and mashed potatoes.

Nährwerte

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notizen

These meatballs are best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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