Sunday, August 12, 2018

Swedish Meatballs

  • -2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • -1 onion, diced
  • -1 pound ground beef
  • -1 pound ground pork
  • -1/2 cup Panko
  • -2 large egg yolks
  • -1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • -1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • -Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

FOR THE GRAVY

  • -1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • -1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • -4 cups beef broth
  • -3/4 cup sour cream
  • -Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • -2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, Panko, egg yolks, allspice, nutmeg and cooked onion; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Using a wooden spoon or clean hands, stir until well combined. Roll the mixture into 1 1/4-to-1 1/2-inch meatballs, forming about 24 meatballs.
  3. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add meatballs, in batches, and cook until all sides are browned, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  4. To make the gravy, melt butter in the skillet. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef broth and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in sour cream; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  5. Stir in meatballs and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and thickened, about 8-10 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

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