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Swedish Meatballs

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Swedish meatballs are a comforting classic that brings warmth to any table. These tender, flavorful bites of ground beef and pork are enveloped in a luscious creamy gravy, making them perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings. Serve them over fluffy mashed potatoes or alongside traditional lingonberry jam for an authentic experience. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll be delighted to share this dish with family and friends.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 3 tbsp butter (for cooking)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for the gravy)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, onion, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a baking sheet.
  3. Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs in batches until cooked through (approximately 8 minutes).
  4. Remove meatballs and reduce heat to medium-low. Add flour to the pan drippings; whisk for about 2 minutes until golden.
  5. Gradually stir in beef broth and soy sauce until smooth; simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in sour cream and return meatballs to the skillet; simmer for another 5 minutes to soak up flavors.
  7. Serve over mashed potatoes or noodles.

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Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider substituting ground turkey for beef or adding fresh herbs like dill or parsley into the mixture. Make sure to brown the meatballs well for enhanced flavor.

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