Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Sauce

Name: Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '500g beef mince (20% fat)'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '250g pork mince'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 onion, finely chopped'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 garlic clove, minced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 tbsp panko breadcrumbs'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 medium egg'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '5 tbsp milk'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '½ tsp salt'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '¼ tsp ground black pepper'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '¼ tsp white pepper'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '¼ tsp allspice'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '3 tbsp unsalted butter'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '3 tbsp plain flour'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '180ml beef stock'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '120ml vegetable stock'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '120ml double cream'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tsp dark soy sauce'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp Worcestershire sauce'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp Dijon mustard'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp salt'}; {'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'Finely chopped flat-leaf parsley'}; {'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'Creamy mashed potato'}; {'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'Lingonberry jam or red currant jelly'}; {'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'Green vegetables, such as broccoli or green beans'}

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Indulge in the comfort of homemade Swedish Meatballs with a rich, creamy sauce. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this delicious dish is perfect for family dinners!

25 mins Serves 5 Medium Swedish

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '500g beef mince (20% fat)'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '250g pork mince'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 onion, finely chopped'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 garlic clove, minced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 tbsp panko breadcrumbs'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 medium egg'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '5 tbsp milk'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '½ tsp salt'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '¼ tsp ground black pepper'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '¼ tsp white pepper'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '¼ tsp allspice'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '3 tbsp unsalted butter'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '3 tbsp plain flour'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '180ml beef stock'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '120ml vegetable stock'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '120ml double cream'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tsp dark soy sauce'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp Worcestershire sauce'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp Dijon mustard'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp salt'}
{'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'Finely chopped flat-leaf parsley'}
{'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'Creamy mashed potato'}
{'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'Lingonberry jam or red currant jelly'}
{'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'Green vegetables, such as broccoli or green beans'}

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the beef mince, pork mince, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, black pepper, white pepper, and allspice.
Mix thoroughly with your hands and shape into 18-22 meatballs.

Cooking

Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F (150°C)).
Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Fry the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides, then transfer to a roasting tray.
Place the tray in the oven for 5-6 mins to finish cooking.
In the same pan, melt the butter over medium heat, then whisk in the flour to form a roux.
Gradually add the beef stock, stirring until smooth.
Incorporate the vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then add the cream, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and salt.
Return the meatballs to the pan, coat with the sauce, and cook for an additional 3-4 mins.

Plating & Serving

Serve the meatballs with creamy mashed potatoes, a dollop of lingonberry jam, and green vegetables.
Garnish with finely chopped parsley.

Notes

To make ahead, cool and store the meatballs and sauce separately. Reheat the meatballs in the oven at 180°C (350°F (175°C)) for 20 mins, covering with foil for the first 10 mins. Reheat the sauce in a pan until hot, then combine with the meatballs.