SWEDISH MEATBALLS

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Provided by Robert Farrar Capon

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound each beef, veal and pork, ground together
1 tablespoon allspice
1 tablespoon salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup fine dry white bread crumbs
1/2 cup beef stock
2 eggs
Butter for sauteing
1 quart beef stock, bouillon or broth
4 tablespoons flour

Steps:

  • Saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until golden. Combine with all remaining ingredients except last three and mix thoroughly by hand.
  • Shape into small balls and saute in batches in butter, about 4 tablespoons, until nicely browned.
  • Remove to large pot, add beef stock and simmer gently for 45 minutes. Refrigerate overnight.
  • In morning, remove and reserve any hardened fat from top, heat meatballs until the stock melts and pour off stock.
  • Make roux of 4 tablespoons reserved fat and 4 tablespoons flour, add stock and cook, stirring, till thickened. Return meatballs to sauce, heat through and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 247, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 460 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Khaskhidd
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of meat and sauces, and it's always delicious.


Shagil Ansari
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These meatballs were a little too spicy for my taste, but they were still really good.


Grace Brend
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs didn't turn out as good as I hoped.


Saif Shams
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These meatballs were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Jessy k Robins
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out really dry.


meme cannon _
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I made these meatballs for a party, and they were gone in minutes.


Victor Aderinsola
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These meatballs were a little too salty for my taste.


jill salas
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


John Zarlino
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These meatballs were so easy to make, and they were a huge hit with my family.


Inathi Ntloko
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The meatballs were a little bland, but the sauce was really tasty.


The Happy Human Team
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually really good.


Sac Right
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These meatballs were the perfect comfort food on a cold winter night.


mobinbarkhoda1's
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I added some chopped mushrooms and onions to the sauce, and it was delicious.


Stacey Hawley
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These meatballs were a great way to use up some leftover ground beef.


Isha Bukari
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The meatballs were a little dry for my taste, but the sauce was amazing.


Princeston Childs
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I love how easy these meatballs were to make. I was able to get them on the table in under an hour.


Chika Iwenofu
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These meatballs were a hit! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.