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Swedish Meatballs with Cream Sauce

A rich and creamy version of Swedish meatballs with a savory sauce and lingonberries.

75 minutes4 servings
Swedish Meatballs with Cream Sauce
Photo: Sharon Chen from Austin, United States · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef and pork.
  2. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, and milk. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Shape the mixture into small meatballs.
  4. Heat butter in a skillet and cook meatballs until browned.
  5. In a separate pot, melt butter and add flour to make a roux. Gradually add chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly.
  6. Serve the meatballs in the creamy sauce with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam.
  7. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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