Creamy Swedish Meal (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meatballs
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Half a cup of diced yellow onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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A large egg, beaten
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2 tablespoons olive oil, split
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A third of a cup of milk
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Half a cup of panko breadcrumbs
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Three-quarters of a pound of ground beef (80% lean)
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Half a pound of ground pork
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A quarter cup of Parmesan cheese
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon of salt
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A quarter teaspoon of black pepper
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A quarter teaspoon of nutmeg
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A quarter teaspoon of dried oregano
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A quarter teaspoon of ground allspice
→ Sauce
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4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
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4 tablespoons of flour
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2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce
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Half a cup of sour cream, room temperature
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A cube of chicken bouillon
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2 cups of beef stock
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1 teaspoon parsley flakes
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook the onions and garlic in half the oil until softened, then let them cool.
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Mix together breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, milk, cooled onion mixture, and all seasonings. Gently combine with the meats.
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Shape into 1½-inch meatballs, then chill for at least 15 minutes or store overnight.
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Using the rest of the oil, brown the meatballs in small batches and set them aside once done.
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Whisk together butter and flour to make a roux. Slowly stir in the beef broth mixture. Gradually add the sour cream after tempering it with some warm sauce.
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Add the meatballs back to the sauce. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until they're cooked all the way through.
# Notes:
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This dish can be prepped in advance.
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Be sure to use sour cream with full fat.
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These meatballs freeze wonderfully for later.