Name: Traditional Swedish Meatballs with Gravy
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp allspice; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp flour; 2 cups beef broth; 1 cup sour cream; 1 jar lingonberry sauce

Classic Swedish meatballs served with a rich beef gravy and tangy lingonberry sauce, a staple of Swedish cuisine.

Method

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, and allspice. Mix until well incorporated.
Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides.
Sprinkle flour over the meatballs and stir to coat.
Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and let cook for 20 minutes.
Stir in sour cream and heat through, being careful not to boil.
Serve meatballs with a side of lingonberry sauce.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.