Why you should make swedish meatballs
These swedish meatballs are incredibly tender because of the combination of meats and breadcrumbs. The sauce is rich and smooth without needing complicated techniques. It is a hearty meal that feels special but requires very little effort in the kitchen. Most of the ingredients are likely already in your cupboard or fridge.
How to cook swedish meatballs
Mix the meat: Combine the minced beef and pork in a large mixing bowl. Add the finely chopped onion, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, salt and pepper. Use your hands to mix everything together until it is well combined. Do not overmix the mixture as this can make the swedish meatballs too dense.
Shape the balls: Roll the meat mixture into small balls about the size of a walnut. You should be able to make around twenty balls from this amount of mixture. Place them on a plate and let them rest for a few minutes while you heat the pan. This helps the swedish meatballs hold their shape during cooking.
Fry the meatballs: Melt a small amount of butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the balls in batches so the pan is not crowded. Fry them until they are browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove the swedish meatballs from the pan and set them aside on a plate.
Make the gravy: Add the remaining butter and flour to the same pan to make a roux. Slowly whisk in the beef stock and double cream until the sauce thickens. Season with a little more pepper if needed. Place the swedish meatballs back into the gravy and simmer for a minute before serving.
Tips and tricks for swedish meatballs
Using a mix of beef and pork gives the best flavour and texture for swedish meatballs. Make sure the onion is chopped very finely so it blends into the meat mixture properly. If the mixture feels too sticky, you can wet your hands with a little water before rolling the balls.
Chilling the balls in the fridge for ten minutes before frying can also help them stay round. Cook the sauce over a medium heat to prevent the cream from splitting. Always whisk the flour and butter well before adding the liquid to avoid lumps in your swedish meatballs gravy.
You can also try these recipes:
grapefruit with sugar,
pasta with meat sauce or
glazed roast pork leg.
