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Classic Swedish Köttbullar

Traditional Swedish meatballs served with lingonberries and mashed potatoes.

50 minutes4 servings
Classic Swedish Köttbullar
Photo: Jonas Nordström · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, allspice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Form the mixture into small meatballs.
  3. In a large skillet, melt butter and brown the meatballs on all sides.
  4. Add beef broth, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  5. In a separate pot, cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender.
  6. Mash potatoes with milk and butter.
  7. In a small saucepan, mix sour cream and lingonberry jam.
  8. Serve meatballs with mashed potatoes and sauce.
  9. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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