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Köttbullar · Sweden

Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Brown Gravy and Lingonberry Compote

A comforting version of Swedish meatballs with a creamy brown gravy and a sweet-tart lingonberry compote, ideal for festive meals.

65 minutes6 servings
Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Brown Gravy and Lingonberry Compote
Photo: HarshLight · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix ground beef, veal, milk, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, and minced garlic until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into meatballs and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides.
  4. Add flour to the skillet and stir to form a paste. Gradually pour in beef broth, stirring continuously.
  5. Cook until the gravy thickens. Stir in heavy cream for a creamy texture.
  6. In a separate saucepan, cook lingonberries with a bit of water and sugar until softened.
  7. Serve the meatballs with the creamy gravy and lingonberry compote, topped with fresh dill.
  8. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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