SWEDISH CARDAMOM MEATBALLS

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A Swedish friend passed on this rich and satisfying dish to me.

Provided by KELLY GASPARINI

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Scandinavian

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 cups bread crumbs
½ cup milk
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
3 egg
1 cup chopped yellow onion
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
1 cup butter, divided
6 cups sliced yellow onions
½ cup sugar
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups beef broth
2 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons dry gravy maker mix
1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • In large mixing bowl, soak bread crumbs in milk for 5 minutes. Mix in meat, eggs, and chopped onions. Season with cardamom and salt and pepper to taste. Roll into 1 to 1 1/2 inch meatballs.
  • Saute meatballs in 1/4 cup butter for approximately 20 minutes.
  • In a separate skillet, saute sliced onions with 1/4 cup butter and sugar until caramelized, about 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove mixtures (the meatballs and the onions) from both pans, and place on separate plates. Deglaze both saute pans with the remaining 1/2 cup butter and beef broth, scraping up the browned bits. Cook over high heat for 1 minute.
  • Place the contents of both saute pans into one large pot, and stir in the cream and onions. Season with gravy maker seasoning, monosodium glutamate, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to a simmer. Make a slurry with cornstarch and water; whisk the slurry into the cream sauce. Add meatballs, and simmer approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 665.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 201.8 mg, Fat 51 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 26.9 g, Sodium 639 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

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