Köttbullar or Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, egg, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix well with your hands.
3. Form mixture into small meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
4. In a large oven-safe skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Transfer skillet to preheated oven and cook meatballs for an additional 10-12 minutes or until cooked through. Remove skillet from oven and set aside.
6. In a separate saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour to make a roux. Slowly pour in beef broth, whisking constantly.
7. Add heavy cream and continue whisking until sauce has thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
8. Pour sauce over meatballs in skillet and serve immediately.

Serving suggestions:

Köttbullar are traditionally served with mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam, and pickled cucumbers. Garnish meatballs with fresh parsley for added flavor and color. For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with vegetarian ground meat and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.

Verdict:

Köttbullar are a classic Swedish dish that are both savory and comforting. The combination of spices used in the meatballs and the creamy sauce make for a flavorful experience. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking in terms of spice and serving options. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home or when entertaining guests.