Kottbullar (Swedish Meatballs)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 13
How to make Kottbullar, a classic Swedish comfort food
in Meat

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 1/2 ounces milk
1 onion , chopped
1 egg
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 1/2 lbs minced meat ( beef , pork or both )
7 ounces heavy cream
salt
pepper
chicken stock
breadcrumbs
butter ( for frying )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
543
Sugar
6g
Fat
47g
If you’ve ever tried Ikea’s famous Swedish meatballs, then you already know how delicious Kottbullar can be. These meatballs are a classic Swedish meal that has been enjoyed for centuries. They are typically served with boiled potatoes, lingonberry jam, and a green salad, but can also be enjoyed on their own as a tasty snack or dinner. Kottbullar is hearty, warming, and perfect for a cold winter evening when you need something to lift your spirits.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, pour the milk over the breadcrumbs and mix together.
2.Add in the chopped onion, egg, and prepared mustard to the bowl, stirring to combine.
3.Crumble the minced meat over the mixture, season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix together until everything is well combined.
4.Add the heavy cream to the bowl, mixing everything well again.
5.Shape the mixture into meatballs, using your hands to roll them into small, even-sized balls.
6.In a large frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the meatballs to the pan.
7.Fry the meatballs for 15-20 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.

PROS

Kottbullar is a delicious and comforting dish, packed full of savory flavors and moist, juicy meatballs.

They are really simple to make and are a perfect dish for meal prepping.

CONS

One downside of Kottbullar is its high-fat content, making it quite a calorific dish.

For this reason, it should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its high-fat content, Kottbullar has some distinct nutritional benefits.
Red meat has high levels of protein and essential amino acids that keep our bodies healthy, while milk and cream provide valuable calcium and vitamin D.

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