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Perfect Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Gravy
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Perfect Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Gravy

50 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @hungryhappens34 imports0 cooked
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Ingredients

4 people
  • ground meatMeat500 g
  • eggs (beaten)Dairy2 pieces
  • panko breadcrumbsBakery60 g
  • onion (finely chopped and sautéed)Produce1 piece
  • parsley (chopped)Produce10 g
  • spice blend (salt, pepper, allspice, nutmeg)Spices6 g
  • butterDairy40 g
  • flourPantry30 g
  • beef brothPantry400 ml
  • heavy creamDairy150 ml
  • Worcestershire saucePantry15 ml
  • Dijon mustardPantry10 g
  • saltSpices4 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

409kcal

Carbs
14 g
Proteins
30 g
Fat
26 g
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Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Baking tray
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Sauté the onion

    • Finely chop the onion.
    • Sauté in a pan until soft and translucent, then let cool slightly.
    Step 1

  2. Make the meatball mixture

    • In a bowl, combine the ground meat, eggs, panko, sautéed onion, parsley and spice blend.
    • Season with salt and pepper and mix until just combined.
    • Roll into evenly sized meatballs.
    Step 2

  3. Cook the meatballs

    • Bake the meatballs in the oven at 200 °C or fry them in a pan until browned and cooked through.
    Step 3

  4. Start the gravy

    • Melt the butter in a saucepan.
    • Whisk in the flour and cook briefly to form a roux.
    • Pour in the beef broth while whisking until smooth.
    Step 4

  5. Finish the gravy

    • Stir in the heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard.
    • Simmer until velvety and thickened, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
    Step 5

  6. Serve

    • Add the meatballs to the gravy or spoon the gravy over them.
    • Serve hot.
    Step 6
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