Tessa Kiros Finnish Meatballs With Allspice, Sour C

Name: Tessa Kiros Finnish Meatballs With Allspice, Sour Cream, And Lin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices white bread, crusts removed; 2/3 cup milk; 1 lb ground pork; 1 1/4 lbs ground beef; 1 large egg; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons ground allspice; 4 1/2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup sour cream; lingonberry jam or cranberry jam, to serve

Servings: persons

3 slices white bread, crusts removed
2/3 cup milk
1 lb ground pork
1 1/4 lbs ground beef
1 large egg
1 red onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground allspice
4 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
lingonberry jam or cranberry jam, to serve

1
Soak the bread in the milk, in a large bowl for about 30 minutes, or until it has absorbed all the milk and is very soft. Add the meat, egg, onion, and allspice, and season with salt and pepper. Knead together well with your hands, then form into small balls about the size of walnuts, rolling them between your palms so that they are compact and won't fall apart when cooking.
2
Heat 2 1/2 tablespoons of the butter with olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Fry the meatballs in batches, turning them once during cooking. (You will have to work quite quickly and take care not to burn the butter and oil. If neccessary, wipe out the skillet between batches and start again with a little less butter and oil.) Transfer the cooked meatballs to a heavy-bottomed saucepan with any onion that is on the bottom of the skillet and continue cooking the next batch.
3
Sprinkle the flour into the skillet and mix with a wooden spoon until it is smooth. Add the remaining butter and let it melt. Continue cooking, stirring almost continuously, until it is a golden color. Remove the pan from the heat and very slowly pour in 2 cups of hot water, standing back a bit. Mix in quickly, then return the pan to the heat. Stir in the sour cream and mix well, then carefully pour over meatballs. Season lightly with salt and pepper and cook, covered, over a very low heat for 10-15 minutes, until you have a thick, creamy sauce with soft meatballs to serve with berry jam.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 3 slices white bread, crusts removed, 2/3 cup milk, 1 lb ground pork, 1 1/4 lbs ground beef, and more.

Yes, Tessa Kiros Finnish Meatballs With Allspice, Sour Cream, And Lin 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.

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Tessa Kiros Finnish Meatballs With Allspice, Sour Cream, And Lin

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