FINNISH MEATBALLS

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These irresistible, bite-sized meatballs are made from a combination of ground beef and pork, milk-soaked bread crumbs, grated Gouda cheese and a healthy spoonful of allspice. Once browned in a skillet, they are transferred to a Dutch oven, where they simmer until done then finished off with a glug of heavy cream. Serve with buttered red potatoes, egg noodles or with toothpicks.

Provided by Celia Barbour

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup whole milk
3 slices white bread, crusts removed
6 ounces Valley Shepherd Califon Tomme, Cato Corner Dutch Farmstead or other mild and buttery Gouda-style cheese
1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, finely minced
3/4 cup finely minced onion
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup flour
3/4 cup chicken or beef broth
1/4 cup vegetable oil, or as needed
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk just until steaming. Remove from heat and press bread into the milk; set aside.
  • Grate cheese on large holes of a box grater and place in large bowl. Add parsley, onion, eggs, salt, white pepper, black pepper and allspice. Stir well to combine. Add ground beef, ground pork and milk-soaked bread. Knead by hand or mix with a large wooden spoon until well-blended.
  • Spread flour on a plate. Roll meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls, and roll in flour to coat. Place a Dutch oven over very low heat, and add broth. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Working in batches, add enough meatballs to loosely fill pan. Sear for about 1 minute, then shake pan to turn meatballs. Continue until well browned on all sides, adding more oil to the pan as needed. Transfer meatballs to Dutch oven and allow them to gently simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring carefully from time to time. Add cream and heat just until warmed. If desired, serve with small potatoes or egg noodles that have been tossed with butter and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 587, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 605 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Amjad Naeem
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These meatballs were amazing! The beef and pork mixture was so flavorful, and the gravy was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Salome Nkunbula
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These meatballs were a bit too dense for my taste. I would use a lighter breadcrumb mixture next time.


Omar Alzoubi
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I love these meatballs! They're so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Leon1973
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These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Justin Parker
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious. I love serving them with mashed potatoes and gravy.


Prakash Newar
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for a potluck, and they were a huge hit. I will definitely be making them again.


Asifo Gull
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These meatballs were a bit dry. I would add more liquid to the mixture next time.


Meerub Malik
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These meatballs were amazing! The beef and pork mixture was so flavorful, and the gravy was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making these again soon.


farhan ali shakir
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These meatballs were a bit too dense for my taste. I would use a lighter breadcrumb mixture next time.


Shyamkrishna paudel paudel
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious.


acid Beastyy
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These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Sy Godfrey
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I love these meatballs! They're so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Furhan han
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for a party, and they were a huge hit. I will definitely be making them again.


inam ullah
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The meatballs were good, but the gravy was a bit too salty for me. I would use less salt next time.


Azeez Olarinde
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These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more milk or cream to the mixture next time.


SK SHIAM123
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I tried this recipe last night, and it was a success! The meatballs were moist and tender, and the gravy was flavorful. My family loved them.


Johan inese
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These meatballs were delicious! The beef and pork mixture was very flavorful, and the gravy was rich and creamy. I would definitely make these again.


Paballo Taole
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I've made these meatballs a few times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make, and they're always a hit at parties.


Ted Moverley
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These Finnish meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so tender and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious. I served them with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam, and it was a perfect meal.


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