Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup minced white onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 pound lean ground pork
- 1 large egg plus 1 egg white, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for brushing
For the gravy:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Lingonberry jam, for serving (optional)
Directions
Make the meatballs: Put the breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, allspice, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the milk and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Pour the milk mixture over the breadcrumbs and stir to make a thick paste; let cool. Add the beef, pork, egg and egg white to the bowl and mix until combined.
Brush a baking sheet with vegetable oil. Roll the meat into 1-inch balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bake the meatballs until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Make the gravy: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking, until smooth. Whisk in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the cream and meatballs. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the gravy thickens, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with the parsley and serve with lingonberry jam, if desired.
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By poshjock2302
ellensburg, WA
on May 18, 2013
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I really did not care for these meatballs. They were tender, but the flavors didn't mesh together the way I was expecting them too. I love Swedish meatballs, but not this recipe. If you are making this recipe however you should double the gravy if you want extra.
By torba97_12904148
Fremont, CA
on May 03, 2013
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This recipe and the printed reviews are terrific!
Have travelled multiple times to Sweden area.
This recipe makes a meatball w sauce that matches the best I've had.
THANK YOU FoodTV for listing this recipe!
Annie, Fremont, CA
By majowe62
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on February 28, 2013
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I made this recipe for dinner and followed exact directions. I served it over egg noodles and the only request from my family was to double the gravy, which I would do if I served it over mashed potatoes, too. This recipe far exceeds others I have tried in the past. It's a keeper!
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