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Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground sausage
  • 1/2 large onion grated and then juice squeezed out
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 eggs

Gravy

  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 8 white mushrooms thickly sliced
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Mix the meatball ingredients then use a tablespoon scoop to portion out the mix. Roll into a ball and put on a plate. Put in fridge to set.
  • In a large pot, sauté mushrooms and onion until soft.
  • Once softened, scoop out and set aside.
  • About this time I start browning the meatballs in a frying pan. Remember – don’t crowd the pan! Do the meatballs in batches.
  • Add butter to pot and melt. Add flour and make a roux.
  • Add 3 1/2 c of the beef stock, a cup or so at a time, whisking between each addition.
  • Whisk in spices.
  • Add the sautéed mushrooms and onions.
  • Add the meatballs as they finish browning in batches. Deglaze pan with remaining 1/2 c beef stock and add to pot.
  • I prefer a thicker gravy so don’t cover the pot at this point. Lower the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add sour cream and mix.
  • Serve over carbs of choice or simply use a spoon to scoop directly into mouth!