Swedish Meat Balls
Ingredients
cup plain breadcrumbs
cup milk
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
pounds lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation
1
Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 to 10 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
3
Mix all the ingredients together with your hands and shape the meat mixture into small balls, less than an inch in diameter. If the mixture starts to sticks to your hands, wet them with cold water.
5
Saute the meatballs in 2 or 3 batches, turning them frequently to keep the meatballs from sticking. Drain them on paper towels.
6
Drain the excess olive oil and scrape off and discard any browned bits of meat that may be sticking to pan after the meatballs are done.
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About
A traditional style of meatball in Sweden made with ground beef (or a mixture of ground beef and pork) mixed with breadcrumbs soaked in milk and finely chopped onions. They are traditionally served with gravy, boiled potatoes, lingonberry jam, and sometimes fresh pickled cucumbers.
Yield:
4.0 servings
Added:
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 6:40am
