Swedish Meatballs
Move over IKEA, we got this one!
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 50 mins
Yield: 24 meatballs
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup panko
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup onion, grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Gravy
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley or chives
- Lingonberry jam
Preparation
Make the Meatballs
- Preheat oven to 475℉.
- Combine all the ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on medium low until just combined, then increase the speed slightly and mix until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Using a tablespoon measure, transfer the mixture to a baking sheet, then with damp hands, roll each tablespoon into balls. Chill for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Transfer the baking sheet into the oven and bake until the meatballs and browned, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Pour 1/3 cup of hot water onto the baking sheet, scraping off the brown bits stuck to the bottom. Pour the liquid into a a separate cup.
Make the Gravy
- Melt the butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the reserved pan drippings, both broths, and soy sauce, stirring constantly.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Add cream and return to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the meatballs directly to the gravy and allow to warm in the sauce. Garnish with parsley or chives.
- Serve with a scoop of lingonberry jam and enjoy!