Swedish Meatballs Svenska Kottbullar (Printer-Friendly)
Juicy pork and beef meatballs baked to perfection with creamy, savory brown gravy and a hint of warm spices.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread Soak
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2 slices day-old white bread, crumbled
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½ cup heavy cream
→ Meatball Mixture
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1 teaspoon butter
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1 small onion, minced
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10.7 ounces ground beef
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5.3 ounces finely ground pork
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
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1 teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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¼ teaspoon ground allspice
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⅛ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
→ Gravy
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1 tablespoon butter
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¼ cup chicken broth
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups beef broth
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½ cup sour cream
# Steps to Follow:
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Set oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
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Combine crumbled bread and heavy cream in a small bowl. Let soak until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
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Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook minced onion, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, approximately 10 minutes. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
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Add ground beef, ground pork, egg, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger (if used) to the onions. Incorporate bread and cream mixture gently until evenly combined.
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Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Shape meat mixture into golf ball-sized portions (approximately 1½ tablespoons each). Brown meatballs on all sides, about 5 minutes, keeping centers pink.
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Transfer browned meatballs to a baking dish. Pour in chicken broth and cover with foil. Bake for 40 minutes until meatballs are tender. Remove from oven and place meatballs on a serving plate.
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Pour pan drippings into a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add beef broth, whisking continuously to reach 2½ cups total liquid. Simmer, whisking, until thickened, approximately 5 minutes.
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Remove gravy from heat and whisk in sour cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm gravy alongside meatballs.
# Extra Suggestions:
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These meatballs improve in flavor if prepared a day in advance and gently reheated.