ALMOST-FAMOUS SWEDISH MEATBALLS

Almost-Famous Swedish Meatballs image

Provided by KathyP53

Categories Pork

Time 50m

Yield 45 meatballs, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup minced white onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
kosher salt
fresh ground white pepper
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground lean pork
1 large egg, plus one egg white, beaten
vegetable oil (for brushing)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup heavy cream
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
ligonberry jam (Swedish style of serving)

Steps:

Make the meatballs: Put the breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, allspice, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons white pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the milk and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Pour the milk mixture over the breadcrumbs and stir to make a thick paste; let cool. Add the beef, pork, egg and egg white to the bowl and mix until combined.
Brush a baking sheet with vegetable oil. Roll the meat into 1" balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Bake the meatballs until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Make the gravy: Melt the butter in a large skillet over a medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking, until smooth. Whisk in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the cream and meatballs. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the gravy thickens, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with the parsley. Serve with Ligonberry ja, if desired.