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Swedish Meatballs

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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 25m
  • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs (Japanese style breadcrumbs)
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup brewed coffee (freshly brewed)
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped (garnish)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add onion, stirring frequently. Cook until onions have become soft (about 2-3 minutes).

  • Step 2: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg yolks, allspice, nutmeg and cooked onion. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

  • Step 3: Using a wooden spoon or clean hands, stir until well combined. Roll the mixture into 1 1/2 inch meatballs, forming about 24 meatballs.

  • Step 4: Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add meatballs in batches and cook until all sides are browned (about 4-5 minutes). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

  • Step 5: To make the gravy, melt butter in the skillet. Whisk in flour until lightly browned (about 1 minute).

  • Step 6: Gradually whisk in beef broth and coffee. Cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened (about 1-2 minutes).

  • Step 7: Stir in sour cream. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

  • Step 8: Stir in meatballs and cook until heated through and thickened (about 8-10 minutes). Stir occasionally.

  • Step 9: Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.


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