Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

• 500g ground beef
• 250g ground veal
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup milk or beef stock
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, for frying

For the Gravy:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let them soak for about 10 minutes.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground veal, soaked breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
3. Add the egg to the mixture and mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined. This is your meatball mixture.
4. Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
5. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until they are browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set them aside.
6. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk constantly until it turns golden brown, about 2 minutes.
7. Slowly whisk in the beef broth, heavy cream, and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Return the cooked meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the gravy for an additional 5 minutes.
9. Serve the Swedish Meatballs with the creamy gravy over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Swedish Meatballs