Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Name: Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 slices day-old rye bread, crusts trimmed,torn into pieces; 2/3 cup beef stock or 2/3 cup canned beef broth; 1 egg; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground veal; Sauce; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/3 cups beef stock or 1 1/3 cups canned beef broth; 2 tablespoons whipping cream; ground allspice

Servings: persons

Meatballs
4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
2 slices day-old rye bread, crusts trimmed,torn into pieces
2/3 cup beef stock or 2/3 cup canned beef broth
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground veal
Sauce
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups beef stock or 1 1/3 cups canned beef broth
2 tablespoons whipping cream
ground allspice

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For meatballs:
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Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
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Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Cool slightly.
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Combine bread and stock in large bowl.
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Mix in onion mixture, egg, allspice and pepper.
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Add ground beef and veal and blend well.
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Can be prepared 3 hours ahead.
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Cover and chill.
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Shape meat into 1 1/4-inch balls.
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Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
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Add meatballs and saute until cooked through and brown, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes.
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Using slotted spoon, transfer meatballs to platter and keep warm.
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Reserve drippings in skillet.
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For sauce:
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Add flour to drippings in skillet and stir over medium heat until brown, about 4 minutes.
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Gradually whisk in stock and cream.
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Simmer until sauce is thick and smooth, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
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Season to taste with allspice, salt and pepper.
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Pour sauce over meatballs and serve.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs, 4 tablespoons butter, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 slices day-old rye bread, crusts trimmed,torn into pieces, and more.

Yes, 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.

Swedish Meatballs

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