Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices fresh white bread
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons clarified butter, divided
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 pinch plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 pound ground chuck
- 3/4 pound ground pork
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Remove crusts from bread and soak bread in milk until saturated.
- Sauté onions in 1 tablespoon clarified butter until translucent; cool.
- In a bowl, combine ground chuck, ground pork, soaked bread, sautéed onions, egg yolks, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg; mix gently until combined.
- Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for about 25 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons clarified butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook until golden brown to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and bring to a simmer until thickened.
- Stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and heat through before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use a mix of ground chuck and pork. Baking the meatballs ensures even cooking and a tender texture. Serve with lingonberry jam for an authentic Swedish touch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 120