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Traditional Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Sauce and Pickles

Classic Swedish meatballs served with a rich brown sauce and pickles.

60 minutes4 servings
Traditional Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Sauce and Pickles
Photo: Håkan Dahlström from Malmö, Sweden · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, allspice, and nutmeg.
  2. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  3. Form into small meatballs and set aside.
  4. In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour to make a roux.
  5. Gradually add beef broth, stirring constantly.
  6. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened.
  7. Stir in sour cream and heat through.
  8. Serve meatballs in the sauce with pickles on the side.
  9. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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