Mom’s Swedish Style Meatballs

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Mom's Swedish Style Meatballs for a hearty meal
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Loading...

Ingredients

3/4 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb lean ground veal
1/4 lb ground lean pork
1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs
1 cup light cream or 1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup onion , finely chopped
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 large egg
1/4 cup fresh parsley , finely chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 dash black pepper , to taste
1 dash ground ginger , to taste
1 dash ground nutmeg , to taste
1 -2 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoonst unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 beef bouillon cube
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
495
Sugar
3g
Fat
34g
Mom's Swedish Style Meatballs are a popular dish made with a mixture of ground beef, veal, and pork, mixed with breadcrumbs, egg, onions, and spices. The meatballs are browned in butter and then baked in a gravy made with bouillon, water, coffee powder, and roux. This recipe is inspired by classic Swedish meatballs, which are often served with lingonberry jam and mashed potatoes or egg noodles. The dish is hearty and flavorful, making it a favorite among families and meatball enthusiasts alike.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.Soak breadcrumbs in light cream. Sauté onions in 2 teaspoons of butter until translucent. Transfer onions to a mixing bowl.
3.Mix ground beef, veal, pork, egg, parsley, salt, black pepper, ginger, nutmeg and soaked breadcrumbs with onions.
4.Form meat mixture into meatballs and brown in 1-2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet.
5.Transfer the browned meatballs to an ovenproof casserole dish.
6.Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet and whisk in flour until golden brown.
7.Dissolve beef bouillon cube in boiling water and whisk in coffee powder and the roux made in step 6.
8.Pour the mixture over the meatballs in the casserole dish and bake in the oven for 25 minutes.

PROS

Swedish style meatballs are a popular comfort food that offer a delicious and hearty meal.

They can be enjoyed as leftovers and are perfect for meal prepping.

CONS

The recipe includes veal and pork, which may pose a health risk if not cooked properly.
Ways to reduce the risk include properly washing hands, utensils, and surfaces, and cooking the meat to an internal temperature of 160°F to kill any harmful bacteria.

The dish may also be high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This meatball recipe is a good source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing body tissues, as well as maintaining healthy bones, muscles, and skin. Adding parsley to the meatballs may also provide some health benefits, such as improving digestion and reducing inflammation.

Print

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.