Skandinavian Meatballs
A classic Skandinavian meatball recipe with tender, flavorful meatballs served in a creamy gravy, perfect for family dinners.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs preferably fresh
- 0.75 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tbsp butter for frying
- 2 tbsp flour for gravy
- 2 cup beef broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a bowl, soak the breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef, egg, salt, and pepper to the soaked breadcrumbs and mix gently until combined.
- Form mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides, about 7-8 minutes.
- Remove meatballs and set aside. In the same skillet, add flour and whisk for 2 minutes to make a roux.
- Slowly whisk in beef broth, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer in gravy for 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve meatballs with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam for an authentic taste.