Swedish Meatballs
Serves 260 mins prep
A classic Swedish comfort food dish featuring savory meatballs in a rich, creamy gravy, served with smooth mashed potatoes, tangy pickled cucumbers, and sweet lingonberry jam.
0 servings
What you need
cup breadcrumb
tsp salt
tbsp all purpose flour
bunch parsley
cup heavy cream
cup white vinegar
lb ground meat
tsp black pepper
tbsp butter
cup sugar
cup beef broth
tsp garlic powder
cup orange juice
cup milk
Instructions
1. Thinly slice the cucumber and place it in a bowl. Add vinegar, salt, and pepper, then set aside to pickle. 2. Peel and dice the potato, then boil in water until tender. 3. Finely dice the onion. 4. To make the jam, combine cranberries, orange peel, sugar, and orange juice in a saucepan. Cook until the berries soften and the mixture thickens, then blend until smooth. 5. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, diced onion, garlic powder, black pepper, breadcrumbs, and an egg. Mix well. 6. Form the mixture into small meatballs. 7. Cook the meatballs in a pan until browned and cooked through. Set aside. 8. To prepare the gravy, melt butter in the same pan. Whisk in flour to form a roux. 9. Slowly whisk in beef broth, followed by Worcestershire sauce and heavy cream. Simmer until the gravy thickens. 10. Drain the boiled potatoes and press them through a sieve for a smooth consistency. 11. Mix in milk or cream to create creamy mashed potatoes. 12. To serve, plate the mashed potatoes, place the meatballs on top, and pour over the gravy. 13. Serve with a side of the pickled cucumbers and lingonberry jam. Garnish with fresh parsley.