Swedish Cardamom Meatballs Recipe

Name: Swedish Cardamom Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. bread crumbs; 1/2 c. milk; 1 lb. ground beef; 1 lb. ground pork; 3 eggs; salt and pepper; 3 c. beef broth; 2 c. heavy cream; 3 Tbsp. gravy maker seasoning; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. allspice; 1 tsp. MSG; 1/4 tsp. cloves; 1/4 tsp. cinnamon; 3 to 4 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/4 c. water

Servings: persons

2 c. bread crumbs
1/2 c. milk
1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground pork
3 eggs
salt and pepper
3 c. beef broth
2 c. heavy cream
3 Tbsp. gravy maker seasoning
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. MSG
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
3 to 4 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. water

1
In large mixing bowl, soak bread crumbs in milk for 5 minutes. Add meat, eggs, salt, pepper, cardamom and chopped onions.
2
Mix well and roll into 1 to 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
3
Saute meatballs in 1/4 cup butter approximately 20 minutes.
4
In a separate skillet, saute sliced onions with 1/4 cup butter, sugar and pepper until caramelized, about 10 to 15 minutes.
5
Remove mixture from both pans and place on separate plates.
6
Deglaze both saute pans with the remaining 1/2 cup butter and beef broth, scraping up the browned bits.
7
Cook over high heat for 1 minute.
8
Place the contents of both saute pans into 1 large pot and add cream, onions, gravy maker seasoning and spices and bring to a simmer.
9
Make a slurry with cornstarch and water.
10
Whisk the slurry into the mixture to thicken.
11
Add meatballs and simmer approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. bread crumbs, 1/2 c. milk, 1 lb. ground beef, 1 lb. ground pork, and more.

Yes, Swedish Cardamom 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.

Swedish Cardamom Meatballs

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