Name: Classic Swedish beef meatballs
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 gram beef mince; 1 egg; 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried dill; 1/2 teaspoon each: grated nutmeg, ground allspice; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoon olive oil; Sauce; 25 gram butter; 2 tablespoon flour; 1 1/2 cup beef stock; 1/2 cup cream; To serve; mashed potatoes, steamed greens and cranberry jelly

Classic Swedish beef meatballs

A Scandinavian classic, this beef meatball recipe is the ideal fuss-free dinner. Tender meatballs, creamy gravy and cranberry jelly come together beautifully to create a dish the kids are sure to love

Serves 4

Cook

45M

Ingredients

500 gram beef mince

1 egg

1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs

1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon dried dill

1/2 teaspoon each: grated nutmeg, ground allspice

salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoon olive oil

Sauce

25 gram butter

2 tablespoon flour

1 1/2 cup beef stock

1/2 cup cream

To serve

mashed potatoes, steamed greens and cranberry jelly

Method

1.Mix mince, egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, dill, nutmeg and allspice together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

2.Form the mince mixture into large walnut-sized balls.

3.Heat oil in a large frypan over a medium heat. Cook meatballs, turning at times, until well-coloured and cooked through.

4.Transfer the meatballs to a side dish. Keep warm.

5.Melt butter in pan and mix in the flour, stirring constantly.

6.Gradually pour in the beef stock and whisk until smooth, allow to boil and thicken. Stir through the cream and season to taste with salt and pepper.

7.Serve meatballs with gravy, mashed potatoes, steamed greens and a dollop of cranberry jelly.

Swedish meatballs are traditionally served with lingonberry jelly but cranberry is a lovely alternative. – PER SERVE: Energy: 562kcal, 2353kj Protein: 38.9g Fat: 38.7g Saturated fat: 18g Cholesterol: 210mg Carbohydrate: 14.75g Fibre: 1g Sodium: 670mg

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