Best Smorgasbord Swedish Meatballs Recipes

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Provided by Level Agency

Categories Mains

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 slices fresh white bread
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons clarified butter, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
12 ounces ground chuck
12 ounces ground pork
2 large egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups unsalted beef broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon chopped, fresh parsley if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 200ºF.
Tear the bread into pieces and place in a small mixing bowl along with the milk. Set aside.
In an 11-inch straight-sided saute pan set over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the onion and two pinches of salt and sweat until the onions are soft. Remove from the heat and set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the bread and milk mixture, ground chuck, pork, egg yolks, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, black pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and onions. Mix on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes.
Using a scale, weigh meatballs into 1-ounce portions and place on a sheet pan. Using your hands, shape the meatballs into rounds.
Heat the remaining butter in the saute pan over medium-low heat or in an electric skillet set to 250ºF. Add the meatballs and saute until golden brown on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the meatballs to an ovenproof dish using a slotted spoon and place in the warmed oven.
Once all the meatballs are cooked, decrease the heat to low and add the flour to the pan or skillet. Whisk until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually add the beef stock and whisk until sauce begins to thicken.
Add the cream and continue to cook until the gravy reaches the desired consistency. Taste and season with the remaining salt if desired. Retrieve the meatballs from the oven, cover with the gravy, and serve (garnished with parsley if desired), to a very cool and mod world.

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Provided by CarrolJ

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 30-40 small meatballs, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb ground pork
1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion (well minced)
3 eggs
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
gravy
2 cups beef stock
1 teaspoon fennel seed
salt & pepper
1 tablespoon Kitchen Bouquet (optional for color)
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

Put eggs, spices and minced onion in a bowl, mix it all together.
Add meat, mix well so everything is nicely blended.
Shape small meatballs and brown them on all sides.
Cook over medium heat until liquids run clear of blood.
Add the beef stock, kitchen bouquet, salt and pepper, and fennel seeds and simmer on low heat about 20 minutes.
In a small bowl mix the 1/4 cup of water and the flour well for a thickner.
Add the thickner to the meat stirring constantly.
Cook until the the sauce thickens.
Add the cream and just heat until the cream is blended well and hot.
Be careful not to let it boil or it will curdle the cream.