Swedish meatballs are both a party appetizer and a tasty main course. If you need a great Swedish meatball recipe, read on! This page will teach you how to make Swedish meatballs step by step.
How To Make Swedish Meatballs
This recipe for Swedish meatballs is slightly different than the recipe below. The meat is seasoned with allspice, and the bread crumbs are soaked in milk before being added to the meat. The gravy is a simple pan gravy, without the seasonings suggested below. The video has a number of helpful tips and hints, including soaking your hands in ice water if the meatball mixture sticks to your hands while forming the meatballs.
Introduction
If you're making Swedish meatballs for a cocktail party, roll them in marble sized balls that are easily speared with a toothpick. If you'll be serving them as a main dish over noodles, roll them in 1 1/2 inch balls.
Step 1: What You Need to Make Swedish Meatballs
For 20 Swedish meatballs you'll need:
- 1 1/4 pounds of ground beef
- 2 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon allspice
- 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup beef stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Step 2: How to Make Swedish Meatballs
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Combine the beef, bread crumbs, egg and seasonings in alarge bowl, using your hands.
- Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls for main dish Swedish meatballs.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and brown the meatballs.
- Transfer the meatballs to a shallow casserole dish, add the broth, and bake, covered, for 30 minutes.
- Add the cream to the casserole, mix well, and bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Swedish Meatball Variations
- Add 1 tablespoon fresh dill to the sauce with the cream.
- Substitute ground veal for half of the ground beef.
- Use sour cream instead of heavy cream.
