Swedish Cardamom Meatballs

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 15
Delicious and Spicy Swedish Cardamom Meatballs Recipe
in Meat

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk ( I use buttermilk )
1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground pork
3 eggs
salt & pepper ( to taste )
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
1 1/2 cups yellow onions , finely chopped ( divided use )
1/2 cup butter ( divided use )
2 tablespoons sugar
3 cups beef broth
2 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons gravy mix
1 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 -4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup lingonberry preserves or 1/4 cup lingonberry jam

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
674
Sugar
8g
Fat
51g
Swedish meatballs are a classic dish, often served in restaurants and also popular in the United States. The blend of spices used in this recipe gives the meatballs a unique and complex flavor that sets them apart from other meatball recipes. The meatballs are served in a creamy sauce that combines beef broth and heavy cream with a variety of spices, including ground cardamom, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and cinnamon, among other ingredients. The dish is topped off with a dollop of lingonberry preserves or jam, which gives it a nice sweetness and tangy twist. This dish can be served as an entrée with rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes, and is a comforting and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold winter night.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2.In a small mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
3.Combine the beef, pork, eggs, salt, pepper, and cardamom in a large mixing bowl until fully blended.
4.Add half of the onions and the breadcrumb mixture to the meat mixture until combined.
5.Shape the mixture into 1-2 inch balls, then place them on a baking sheet.
6.Bake the meatballs for 12-15 minutes, until they are golden brown and fully cooked.
7.Melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sauté the remaining onions until they are lightly browned.
8.Add the sugar to the skillet and cook until it has caramelized.
9.Add the beef broth, heavy cream, gravy mix, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and cinnamon, whisking until everything is well blended.
10.Reduce the heat to low, then whisk the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until smooth and pour into the skillet.
11.Stir the flour and remaining butter together in a small bowl until smooth, then add it to the skillet, whisking constantly until the gravy is smooth and has thickened.
12.Stir in the sour cream and lingonberry preserves or jam until they are fully combined.
13.Add the meatballs to the gravy, stirring to coat them thoroughly, then cook until the meatballs are heated through.

PROS

Swedish Cardamom Meatballs are a tasty and flavorful dish with a unique blend of spices, perfect for a cozy family dinner.

Lingonberry preserves or jam adds a sweet and tangy element to the dish that complements the savory meatballs perfectly.

CONS

This dish consists of a lot of steps and ingredients which make it time-consuming and complicated to prepare.

Heavy cream and lingonberry preserves or jam contain high quantities of sugar which make it a less healthy option.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Swedish Cardamom Meatballs are a good source of protein and iron, which are essential for the body to function well.
The meatballs also contain cardamom, which is known for its digestive and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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