SWEDISH MEATBALLS
This classic goes best with a tart berry sauce.
INGREDIENTS
1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup bread crumbs, soaked in 1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 small onion, grated and drained
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons flour (any kind)
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup sour cream
Lingonberry or cranberry sauce (optional)
PREPARATION
- Combine the first 8 ingredients. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Place 3/4 of the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs for about 10 minutes.
- Remove them and most of the fat. Stir the flour and the remaining butter into the pan.
- Add the broth. Simmer until it thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Strain it with a sieve to remove clumps. Return it to the pan.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in the sour cream.
- Return the meatballs to the pan for 1 minute. Serve with the berry sauce.
Source : epicurious
