Swedish Meatballs
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Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup Hood® Heavy Cream, divided
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 8 oz. 95% lean ground beef
- 8 oz. ground pork
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. dill, chopped
- Pickled shallots, for garnish (optional)
- Fresh red currants, for garnish (optional)
- Dill sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Directions
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STEP 1
In a large bowl, combine egg, breadcrumbs, ¼ cup of cream, salt, black pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and onion. Let sit for 10 minutes.
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STEP 2
Add ground pork and beef and mix by hand until just combined. Form the meat mixture into1-inch round meatballs.
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STEP 3
Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add meatballs to the pan one at a time and roll gently, browning on all sides. Remove meatballs from the pan and drain fat from the pan.
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STEP 4
Using the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add flour and stir with a wooden spoon until light blond in color.
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STEP 5
Add in half of the beef stock, whisking until smooth. Add remaining beef stock and ½ cup cream and continue to whisk until smooth. Add Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard and whisk.
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STEP 6
Continue stirring until mixture comes to a simmer. Add the meatballs and simmer 5 minutes. Add parsley and dill and toss to combine.
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STEP 7
To serve, place meatballs and sauce in a large bowl and garnish with pickled shallots, dill, and fresh red currants, if desired.
Per serving: Calories: 288, Carbohydrate: 6 grams, Fat: 22 grams, Saturated fat: 10 grams, Protein: 16 grams, Cholesterol: 107 milligrams, Sodium: 540 milligrams, Calcium: 20 milligrams.
