Swedish Meatballs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Gravy
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- 3
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 4
Bake Meatballs
Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
Gravy Preparation
- 5
Make the Roux
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes until it turns light golden brown.
- 6
Add Broth
Gradually add the beef broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until the gravy thickens.
- 7
Stir in Cream and Seasonings
Stir in the heavy cream, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- 8
Combine Meatballs and Gravy
Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the skillet with the gravy. Stir gently to coat the meatballs in the gravy and cook for another 2-3 minutes.