Swedish Meatballs (Kottbullar) Recipe

Name: Swedish Meatballs (Kottbullar)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 ounces ground beef; 7 ounces ground veal; 3 1/2 ounces ground pork; 1 egg; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoons finely chopped onions; 3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs; 2 small boiled potatoes, cold and mashed; salt; white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon epice riche (optional); allspice (only at Christmas); ginger (only at Christmas); 4 -5 tablespoons butter; For the sauce; 1 tablespoon flour; 3/4 cup heavy cream; beef stock (e.g. cubes); soy sauce; salt; white pepper

Servings: persons

7 ounces ground beef
7 ounces ground veal
3 1/2 ounces ground pork
1 egg
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons finely chopped onions
3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
2 small boiled potatoes, cold and mashed
salt
white pepper
1/4 teaspoon epice riche (optional)
allspice (only at Christmas)
ginger (only at Christmas)
4 -5 tablespoons butter
For the sauce
1 tablespoon flour
3/4 cup heavy cream
beef stock (e.g. cubes)
soy sauce
salt
white pepper

1
Fry the onion light yellow in a little butter.
2
Soak the breadcrumbs in the liquid.
3
Mix everything well and add spices to taste.
4
Make 1- to 1 1/2-inch meatballs with the help of two wet spoons.
5
Put them on a plate coated with a little flour and fry them slowly on all sides in lots of butter (putting the meatballs in the freezer for a while before frying makes them firmer).
6
Place the meatballs on a hot plate, fry the flour in the remaining fat and pour in the stock and the cream.
7
Boil for a few minutes.
8
Add soy, salt and pepper to taste and pour the hot sauce over the meatballs.
9
Serve hot with mashed potates, pickled cucumber and preserved lingonberry or cranberry.

1286

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 ounces ground beef, 7 ounces ground veal, 3 1/2 ounces ground pork, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Swedish Meatballs (Kottbullar) 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 (Kottbullar)

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