Swedish Meatballs
Easy
Introduction
A fabulous alternative to Italian meatballs, these yummy bites will be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
- 2 slices white bread, crust removed and roughly chopped
- 60ml milk
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 450g minced beef
- 1 egg, beaten
- ½ tsp allspice
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- salt & pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 500ml beef stock
- 60ml cream
- 1 tbsp dill, chopped
- Mashed potato
- Cranberry Sauce
TO SERVE:
Method
- 1. Place the bread and milk in a bowl and leave to stand for 5 minutes. Add the onion, mince, egg and spices and season. Mix well and roll into bite sized meatballs.
- 2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the meatballs, turning, for 5 minutes, or until browned all over. Drain on kitchen paper.
- 3. Add flour to the pan and cook, stirring, for a minute, or until bubbling. Stir in the stock and cream, and bring to the boil. Return the meatballs to the pan and reduce the heat to a slow bubble.
- 4. Simmer for ten minutes until the meatballs are cooked though and the sauce has thickened. Sprinkle with dill and serve with mashed potato and cranberry sauce.
