Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients

• 200 mlFlüssigkeit
• 30 gBreadcrumbs
• 250 gGround beef
• 250 gGround pork
• 1 pcsEgg
• 1 pcsOnion
• 6 gSalt
• 1 gPepper
• 75 gButter
• 15 gFlour
• 250 mlBeef broth
• 100 mlCream
• 800 gPotato
• 100 mlMilk
• 80 gLingonberry jam

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak breadcrumbs

   • Combine the chosen liquid (water, milk, or cream) with the breadcrumbs in a bowl.
   • Let sit for about 7–8 minutes until the crumbs absorb the liquid and soften.
2. 2

   Prepare meat mixture

   • Place the ground beef and ground pork in a large bowl.
   • Add the soaked breadcrumbs, egg, finely chopped or grated onion, salt and pepper.
   • Mix well by hand or with a spoon until homogeneous.
   • Shape into small round meatballs (about 2–3 cm diameter).
3. 3

   Fry meatballs

   • Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
   • Fry the meatballs in batches until evenly browned on all sides, shaking the pan or turning them occasionally.
   • Cook about 3–5 minutes per batch until golden and no longer pink inside.
4. 4

   Make cream sauce

   • Leave about 1 tablespoon of fat in the pan after frying.
   • Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute until slightly golden.
   • Gradually add beef stock while whisking to create a smooth sauce.
   • Stir in the cream and simmer gently until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
   • Return the meatballs to the sauce and warm through.
5. 5

   Make mashed potatoes & serve

   • Peel and cut the potatoes, cook in salted water until tender (about 15–20 minutes).
   • Drain and mash with butter and milk until creamy. Season with salt.
   • Divide mashed potatoes on plates, place meatballs with sauce on top, add a spoonful of lingonberry jam and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.