Basic Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Name: Basic Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup milk; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 each onions grated; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3/4 cup flour, all-purpose; 2 each eggs beaten; 1/4 cup flour, all-purpose; 2 cups beef stock unsalted, prefer veal stock if possible; 2 tablespoons sherry dry

Servings: persons

1 cup milk
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 each onions grated
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup flour, all-purpose
2 each eggs beaten
1/4 cup flour, all-purpose
2 cups beef stock unsalted, prefer veal stock if possible
2 tablespoons sherry dry

1
Heat milk, do not boil.
2
In separate bowl combine beef, onion and spices.
3
Add flour slowly blending thoroughly.
4
Gradually mix in milk.
5
Add eggs and beat until mixture is light and puffy, about 5 minutes.
6
Cover and refrigerate 1/2 hour.
7
Then roll beef into 1-inch balls.
8
Brown meatballs under broiler.
9
Remove .
10
Set aside.
11
Add flour to broiler beef drippings and stir until smooth.
12
Gradually stir in beef stock and sherry; bring to boil.
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Simmer 5 minutes .
15
Add meatballs to sauce.
16
Simmer gently covered for 15 minutes.
17
Place in serving dish.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup milk, 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 1 each onions grated, ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Basic Swedish Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basic Swedish Meatballs

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