Tantalize your taste buds with the delectable flavors of Scandinavian meatballs, a culinary gem originating from the Nordic region. These meatballs, also known as Swedish meatballs, embody the essence of comfort food, with their tender texture, savory meatiness, and a rich, creamy sauce that envelops them in an irresistible embrace. Traditionally served with mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam, and pickled cucumbers, this dish promises a delightful symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. This comprehensive article presents a collection of meticulously curated recipes, each offering a unique take on this classic dish, ensuring that there's a recipe to suit every palate and preference. From the traditional Swedish meatballs to variations featuring lamb, turkey, and vegetarian options, these recipes provide a culinary journey through the diverse culinary landscapes of Scandinavia.
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SWEDISH MEATBALLS (HOMEMADE IKEA MEATBALLS)
Recipe video above. Juicy meatballs smothered in a beautiful creamy gravy, with a hint of spicing that Swedish Meatballs are known for. Made extra soft and extra tasty by soaking fresh bread in grated onion - tried and tested technique used in my most of my meatball recipes, highly approved by readers! (See Italian Meatball reviews as an example)
Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Categories Mains
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Grate onion using a standard box grater (see video).
- Scrape onion and juices into bowl. Add bread and mix well - onion juice should make bread soggy (if not, add a tiny splash of milk). Set aside to soak for 1 minute.
- Add remaining Meatball ingredients EXCEPT oil. Mix well.
- Using a tablespoon measure and measure out a heaped tablespoon (or use ice cream scooper which is what I do), dollop on work surface. Repeat with remaining mixture: 25 - 30 meatballs. Then roll into shape.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 289 g, Calories 475 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 163 mg, Sodium 727 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
The trick to Alton Brown's moist Swedish Meatballs recipe, from Good Eats on Food Network, is white bread soaked in milk.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield approximately 30 meatballs, 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
- Tear the bread into pieces and place in a small mixing bowl along with the milk. Set aside.
- In a 12-inch straight sided saute pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and sweat until the onions are soft. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the bread and milk mixture, ground chuck, pork, egg yolks, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, black pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and onions. Beat on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Using a scale, weigh meatballs into 1-ounce portions and place on a sheet pan. Using your hands, shape the meatballs into rounds.
- Heat the remaining butter in the saute pan over medium-low heat, or in an electric skillet set to 250 degrees F. Add the meatballs and saute until golden brown on all sides, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the meatballs to an ovenproof dish using a slotted spoon and place in the warmed oven.
- Once all of the meatballs are cooked, decrease the heat to low and add the flour to the pan or skillet. Whisk until lightly browned, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually add the beef stock and whisk until sauce begins to thicken. Add the cream and continue to cook until the gravy reaches the desired consistency. Remove the meatballs from the oven, cover with the gravy and serve.
CLASSIC SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Now you can recreate the meatballs you've enjoyed on furniture shopping trips at home...
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the mince with the egg, onion, breadcrumbs, dill and seasoning. Form into small meatballs about the size of walnuts - you should get about 20.
- Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan and brown the meatballs. You may have to do this in 2 batches. Remove from pan, melt the butter, then sprinkle over the flour and stir well. Cook for 2 mins, then slowly whisk in the stock. Keep whisking until it is a thick gravy, then return the meatballs to the pan and heat through. Sprinkle with dill and serve with cranberry jelly, greens and mash.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 1.73 milligram of sodium
SWEDISH MEATBALLS (SVENSKA KOTTBULLAR)
Our family's traditional Christmas recipe, frequently doubled and kept warm in a crock pot. Worth the effort, and the meatballs are even better the next day! Reserve brown gravy and add sour cream to it the day you serve the leftovers.
Provided by Nom Nom Nom
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place the bread crumbs into a small bowl, and mix in the cream. Allow to stand until crumbs absorb the cream, about 10 minutes. While the bread is soaking, melt 1 teaspoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion until it turns light brown, about 10 minutes. Place onion into a mixing bowl; mix with the ground beef, ground pork, egg, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger. Lightly mix in the bread crumbs and cream.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Pinch off about 1 1/2 tablespoon of the meat mixture per meatball, and form into balls. Place the meatballs into the skillet, and cook just until the outsides are brown, about 5 minutes, turning the meatballs often. Insides of the meatballs will still be pink. Place browned meatballs into a baking dish, pour in chicken broth, and cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are tender, about 40 minutes. Remove meatballs to a serving dish.
- To make brown gravy, pour pan drippings into a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk the flour into the pan drippings until smooth, and gradually whisk in enough beef broth to total about 2 1/2 cups of liquid. Bring the gravy to a simmer, whisking constantly until thick, about 5 minutes. Just before serving, whisk in the sour cream. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve the gravy with the meatballs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 107.6 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 794.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
MOM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Mom fixed this Swedish meatball recipe for all sorts of family dinners, potluck suppers and PTA meetings. The scent of browning meat is intoxicating. Add to that the sweet smell of onions caramelizing, and everyone's mouth starts watering. -Marybeth Mank, Mesquite, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs (about 36). In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs in batches. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain, reserving drippings in pan., For gravy, stir flour into drippings; cook over medium-high heat until light brown (do not burn). Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Stir in the consomme, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat to medium-low; return meatballs to pan. Cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer or until meatballs are cooked through, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain; toss with butter. Serve with meatball mixture; sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 837 calories, Fat 33g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 256mg cholesterol, Sodium 1744mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 50g protein.
SCANDINAVIAN MEATBALLS
These meatballs are a classic on smorgasbord table throughout Scandinavia. Assemble the dish ahead, then just bake before serving. From a December 1988 issue of Bon Appetit. The meatballs were part of a "Scandinavian Christmas Buffet for 20".
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Meat
Time 1h30m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For Meatballs;.
- Soak breadcrumbs in milk in medium bowl for 10 minutes.
- Mix in onion, eggs and seasonings.
- Add meats and beat with an electric mixer or wooden spoon until light and fluffy.
- Handling gently,form mixture into 2-inch-diameter meatballs; smooth balls between moistened palms.
- Place in baking pan;refrigerate until firm.
- Melt butter in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add meatballs in batches (do not crowd) and cook until browned on all sides, shaking pan occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels; reserve drippings in skillet.
- Layer meatballs in deep 4-quart oven-proof casserole or baking dish.
- For Gravy:.
- Measure pan drippings and return 3 tablespoons to skillet, adding some butter if necessary.
- Add onion and cook over medium-low heat until tender, about 8 minutes.
- Add flour and stir 2 minutes.
- Gradually mix in consomme and cream.
- Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally;season with pepper.
- Strain over meatballs.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Bring to room temperature before continuing.).
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
- Bake casserole until meatballs are heated through, about 45 minutes; serve hot.
Tips:
- Use a combination of ground beef and pork: This will give the meatballs a richer flavor and texture.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture: Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
- Use panko breadcrumbs: Panko breadcrumbs are lighter and airier than regular breadcrumbs, which will help keep the meatballs moist.
- Season the meatballs well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to flavor the meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet before simmering them in the sauce: This will help to develop their flavor and give them a nice crust.
- Use a good quality beef broth: The beef broth is the base of the sauce, so make sure to use a good quality one.
- Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes: This will help to tenderize the meatballs and allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice: These are all classic side dishes that go well with Swedish meatballs.
Conclusion:
Swedish meatballs are a delicious and comforting dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a little planning, they can be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to serve them. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give Swedish meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!
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