KOTTBULLAR (SWEDISH MEATBALLS)

Kottbullar (Swedish Meatballs) image

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories Beef

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 slice bread crust removed
2 Tbsp milk
1/2 lb ground pork
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion grated
4 clove garlic minced
1 large egg beaten
4 whole allspice ground in coffee grinder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 1/4 c beef stock
1 Tbsp soy sauce
3 Tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water
1/2 c heavy cream
chopped parsley for garnish

Steps:

1. Place the bread slices in food processor and process fine. Place the bread crumbs in medium bowl. Add the milk and let sit until the bread crumbs have soaked up the milk. Add the meat, grated onion, beaten egg, allspice, garlic, salt and white pepper. Mix with hands until all ingredients is well incorporated. Roll into about 30 meatballs placing them on a baking sheet. Place in fridge and let sit for 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven 400 degrees. Place butter in large skillet. Brown the meatballs in two batches. Then place all the meatball in the skillet and place in oven for about 10 minutes.
3. Remove the skillet from the oven and place a oven mitt over the hot handle. Place the pan back on stove. Remove the meatball and set aside.
4. Pour the vinegar in the pan and scrap up bits. Add the beef stock and soy sauce. Bring to a boil and whisk in the cornstarch mixture then the heavy cream.
5. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve the meatballs with some of the gravy over top and garnish with parsley