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Serving of Swedish meatballs on egg noodles with a side of asparagus on a speckled cream plate. - 1

Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients

  • 2 oz (about 1 cup) fresh crustless bread crumbs*
  • 1/4 tsp each nutmeg, allspice, cardamom
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 1/2 Tbsp butter, divided
  • 2/3 cup finely chopped yellow onion (1/2 medium)
  • 1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 lb 85% lean ground beef
  • 3/4 lb ground pork
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil, spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Add bread crumbs, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, 1 tsp salt (or to taste), 1/2 tsp pepper to a large mixing bowl. Pour in milk and toss with a fork, let rest while sautéing onions.
  • Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add onions and saute until softened and slightly golden brown, about 6 minutes, while adding garlic during the last 30 seconds.
  • Add beef and pork to bread crumb mixture along with egg yolks and onion mixture. Gently toss mixture to evenly distribute ingredients.
  • Scoop dough out 1 oz at a time (using either a medium cookie scoop or nearly 2 tbsp each) and shape into balls. Transfer to prepared baking sheet spacing evenly apart.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cooked through (center should register 160 degrees on an instant read thermometer), about 18 - 22 minutes.
  • Meanwhile in same skillet used to saute onions melt remaining 3 1/2 Tbsp butter over medium-heat. Add flour and cook and whisk until golden brown, about 2 - 3 minutes.
  • While whisking, slowly pour in broth and cream. Add in Worcestershire sauce, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat whisking constantly. For a thicker consistency simmer over low heat for a few minutes.
  • Add meatballs to warm sauce and toss, sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm with egg noodles or mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam if desired.

Notes

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