TIME/LIFE SWEDISH MEATBALLS
According to the 1968 Time/Life book, Foods of the World: The Cooking of Scandinavia, this recipe makes true Swedish meatballs. The proper name is Sma Kottbullar.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small frying pan, melt the tbsp of butter over med heat; when foam subsides, add onions and cook for about 5 minutes until they are soft and translucent but not brown.
- In a large bowl, combine the onions, mashed potato, bread crumbs, meat, cream, salt, egg and parsley; knead vigorously with both hands or beat with a wooden spoon until all of the ingredients are well blended and the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Shape into small balls about one inch in diameter.
- Arrange meatballs in one layer on a baking sheet or flat tray, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour before cooking.
- Over high heat, in a large heavy skillet, melt the 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp oil; when the foam subsides, add the meatballs, 8 to 10 at a time.
- Reduce the heat to medium and fry balls on all sides, shaking pan almost constantly to roll the balls around in the hot fat to help keep their shape.
- In 8 to 10 minutes the meatballs should be brown outside and show no trace of pink inside when one is broken open with a knife.
- Add more butter and oil as needed to the skillet as you fry each batch, and transfer finished meatballs to a casserole dish and keep warm in a 200F oven.
- If you want to make a sauce, the book recommends making one with the pan juices; here's how.
- Remove pan from heat and pour off all fat; stir in 1 tbsp of flour.
- Quickly stir in 3/4 cup of light or heavy cream and boil the sauce over medium heat for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it is thick and smooth.
- Pour over meatballs and serve with noodles or potatoes.
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Danica
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The meatballs are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend it!
Jesnie thelusme
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for Swedish meatballs. They are always a hit with my family and friends. I love that the recipe is easy to follow and the meatballs always turn out perfectly.
Hamid Siddique
[email protected]I love this recipe! The meatballs are always so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I usually serve them with mashed potatoes and lingonberry sauce.
Anik Banik
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and very tasty. I used ground turkey instead of beef and they turned out great. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
real elahe
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of Swedish meatballs, but these were really good. The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Ginika Eucharia
[email protected]These were the best Swedish meatballs I've ever had! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.
Walelaw Ayele
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my family and they were a big hit. The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Trustin Lee
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Hashir Raja
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I made them for a dinner party and everyone loved them. The sauce was especially good.
Bipesh Pariyar
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The meatballs are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend it!
Derisha Alexander
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for Swedish meatballs. They are always a hit with my family and friends. I love that the recipe is easy to follow and the meatballs always turn out perfectly.
Shilpa Budthapa
[email protected]I love this recipe! The meatballs are always so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I usually serve them with mashed potatoes and lingonberry sauce.
mina secic
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and very tasty. I used ground turkey instead of beef and they turned out great. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Ismail IF
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of Swedish meatballs, but these were really good. The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Umar Iqbal
[email protected]These were the best Swedish meatballs I've ever had! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the meatballs were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.
remy euson
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a big success. Everyone loved them! I will definitely be making them again.
Peace Vlogs
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the allspice and nutmeg, which gave the meatballs a nice depth of flavor.
Op Ino
[email protected]These Swedish meatballs were a hit with my family! The meatballs were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.