Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ lb ground pork
• ½ onion
• 1 egg
• ½ cup bread crumbs
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cup beef broth
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp allspice
• ⅛ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ cup lingonberry jam (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

1. Finely dice the onion and sauté in 1 tablespoon butter until softened. Let cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, cooled onion, egg, bread crumbs, milk, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix gently until just combined.
3. Form the mixture into small, 1-inch meatballs.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, then remove and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to make a roux. Gradually whisk in beef broth and heavy cream, bringing to a simmer.
6. Return the meatballs to the skillet with the gravy. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
7. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley and a side of lingonberry jam.