KOTTBULLAR (SWEDISH MEATBALLS)

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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds ground top round of beef
1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup finely grated onion
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup seltzer or club soda
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 3/4 cups fresh or canned beef broth
1 tablespoon red currant jelly

Steps:

  • Put the beef in a bowl and set aside.
  • Blend the bread crumbs and one cup of cream, and let stand half an hour or longer. Blend the meat and the crumb mixture and add the onion, salt, pepper and egg yolks. Stir to blend well.
  • Add the seltzer and thyme and blend thoroughly.
  • Shape the meat into 48 to 56 meatballs, each about 1 1/2 inches thick.
  • Heat the butter in a large, heavy skillet and add the meatballs a few at a time. Do not crowd them. Cook until seared on one side. Cook, turning, until browned on all sides, and transfer to a dish. Continue cooking until all the meatballs are browned.
  • Pour off the fat from the skillet. Add the flour and stir with a wire whisk. Gradually add the broth, stirring rapidly with the whisk. Stir in the jelly until it melts. Add the remaining cream and stir.
  • Return the meatballs to the skillet with the sauce and reheat gently.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 454, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 596 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Crazxy Here03
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so flavorful and juicy.


Sara Hartman
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The sauce was especially delicious.


Mmujeeb Ali
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These meatballs were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Mark Camerer
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I had a hard time finding lingonberry jam, so I used cranberry sauce instead. It was still good, but I think it would have been better with lingonberry jam.


Aliu Akinola
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The meatballs were a little dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Liz E
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I would give this recipe 10 stars if I could! It's that good.


Chris Diciccio
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These meatballs are so good! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Nji Bismark Fru
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The meatballs are easy to make and the sauce is delicious.


Azad
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about them.


Joaruiz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. My husband and kids loved them.


Samz bai Official
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These meatballs were a hit with my family! The sauce was so flavorful and the meatballs were moist and tender. I will definitely be making these again.