Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely minced
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 tbsp butter for frying
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let stand for 5 minutes until absorbed.
2. In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, minced onion, egg, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg until just combined. Do not overmix.
3. Using wet hands, roll mixture into 24 meatballs, each about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place on a plate.
4. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in batches, turning carefully to brown all sides, about 8-10 minutes total. Remove meatballs and set aside.
5. Reduce heat to medium and add flour to the same skillet, whisking constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
6. Gradually whisk in beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
7. Stir in heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer.
8. Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and sauce has thickened.
9. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or lingonberry sauce.