SWEDISH MEATBALLS WITH SECRET INGREDIENT
When I was growing up there was a chain of Swedish Smorgasbord restaurants in the area which I lived. It wasn't until about 10 years ago that I met the original owner of that chain at a private party in the last remaining restaurant in the chain. He cooked the foods for this party himself with his son who at that time was the manager of that one remaining establishment. One of the dishes that he served, personally to the 20+ persons invited, was his Swedish Meatballs. They were the absolute best tasting meatballs I ever ate. I took him aside and asked him quietly..."is the wonderful taste in these meatballs the fennel seeds in the sauce?" He smiled and whispered back..."yes that is my secret for making the best Swedish meatballs". I came upon a recipe for Swedish Meatballs at Group Recipes.com that sounded so similar to that recipe so I wanted to post this version for the ZWT #6 2010 Scandinavian Region.
Provided by CarrolJ
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h30m
Yield 30-40 small meatballs, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Put eggs, spices and minced onion in a bowl, mix it all together.
- Add meat, mix well so everything is nicely blended.
- Shape small meatballs and brown them on all sides.
- Cook over medium heat until liquids run clear of blood.
- Add the beef stock, kitchen bouquet, salt and pepper, and fennel seeds and simmer on low heat about 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl mix the 1/4 cup of water and the flour well for a thickner.
- Add the thickner to the meat stirring constantly.
- Cook until the the sauce thickens.
- Add the cream and just heat until the cream is blended well and hot.
- Be careful not to let it boil or it will curdle the cream.
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Paka Bm
paka-b88@hotmail.frDelicious!
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parent.account@aol.comNot a fan of this recipe. The meatballs were dry and the sauce was bland. I would not make this again.
rossalyne wanjiru
r59@gmail.comThese meatballs were delicious! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. The secret ingredient, lingonberry jam, really made a difference. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making
Aliza Ch
ch.aliza@aol.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The meatballs are moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I love the addition of lingonberry jam. It gives the sauce a nice tartness that balances out the richness of the meatb
Abdulla Mamun
m73@yahoo.comThese meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more milk or cream to the meat mixture next time. The sauce was also a bit bland. I would add more spices next time.
Sowmik Adib
sadib3@yahoo.comI love Swedish meatballs, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The meatballs were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I especially liked the addition of lingonberry jam. It gave the sauce a nice tartness that balanced out the rich
Stacy Bowman
b_s55@aol.comThese meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! The secret ingredient, lingonberry jam, really made a difference. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served them over mashed potatoes and they were a hi
Tessa Deveraux
t@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of Swedish meatballs, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I especially liked the lingonberry jam in the sauce. It added a nice sw
Ramon
ramon2@hotmail.comI made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the lingonberry jam in the sauce. It gave it a nice tartness that balanced out the richness of the meatballs.
Joanna Paradice
j_p@gmail.comThese Swedish meatballs were a hit with my family! The secret ingredient, lingonberry jam, added a unique and delicious flavor. The meatballs were moist and tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again!