Tender meatballs, warm spices, rich gravy served with sweet and tart lingonberry jam
Growing up our version of Swedish meatballs were, well, not really Swedish meatballs
Don’t get me wrong, they were delicious, but they were basically little breaded meatballs that we dipped in mustard
The first time I had real Swedish meatballs was during the Food and Wine festival in Epcot at Disney
The were in a rich and creamy gravy and were served with lingonberry jam on the side and they were delicious
I just knew I had to make these at home
What is lingonberry jam?
It is a Swedish delicacy that tastes like a cross between blueberry jam and cranberry sauce. It provides a nice sweet yet tart contrast to the rich meatballs and gravy
To start we will need 1 onion peeled and chopped
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat
Add in the onions and sprinkle with kosher salt and ground black pepper
Cook until nicely caramelized around 8-10 minutes
Set aside and allow to cool completely
Even though most Swedish meatball recipes out there call for beef, pork and veal we are using 3 pounds of ground turkey
Add the ground meat to a large mixing bowl
Next we will 4 egg yolks, 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons of allspice, 1 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg and 1 teaspoon each of kosher salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder
We will also need the cooled caramelized onions
Add all of these ingredients to the meat
Sprinkle in 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
Next we will need 3 pieces of bread
I like to place them in a plate and soak them with a bit of milk
Squeeze any excess milk from the bread and break it up
Add the bread to the meat mixture
Using your hands gently mix the ingredients together
If the meat mixture feels loose you can add in 1/2 cup of regular plain bread crumbs
Using 1/4 cup measure start scooping out the meat mixture and line them up on a sheet pan lined with waxed paper sprayed with cooking oil
Gently roll them between the palms of your hands
I like to chill them for 30 minutes in the refrigerator before cooking
Preheat your oven to 350 F
In a large pan melt 1/2 stick of butter over medium heat
Brown the meatballs in batches being careful not to over crowd them
You can “swoosh” the pan around to help them maintain their shape, but I’m not overly concerned
Whether round, square or hexagonal they will still taste great
Once browned remove to a sheet pan and place in the oven
Bake 15-20 minutes then remove and set aside
For the gravy we will need 3 cups of beef stock
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We will also need 2 tablespoons of butter 2 tablespoons of flour and 1 tablespoon of Gravy Master
Drain off the excess fat from the pan and melt 2 tablespoons of butter
Sprinkle in the flour and whisk until lightly browned and bubbling forming a roux
Whisk in the stock and Gravy Master
Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until it starts to slightly thicken
Next we will need 1/2 cup of heavy cream
Whisk in the heavy cream
Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer
Taste and reseason the gravy with salt and pepper if necessary
Add the meatballs back into the pan
Bring to a boil lower the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes
Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley
We served these with egg noodles and lingonberry jam!
Enjoy!!!
Simply Sundays! ~ Swedish Meatballs
Ingredients
For the meatballs
3 pounds of ground turkey
3 pieces of bread soaked in milk
1 onion
4 egg yolks
2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon of allspice
1 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon each of kosher salt
1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of onion powder
1/4 cup of fresh chopped parsley (plus more for serving)
1/2 cup of plain breadcrumbs (if needed to bind the meat)
For the gravy
2 tablespoon of butter
2 tablespoons of flour
3 cups of beef stock
1 tablespoon of Gravy Master
1/2 cup of heavy cream
Serving suggestion:
egg noodles
lingonberry jam
Directions
Peel and finely chop 1 onion. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add in the onions and sprinkle with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Cook until nicely caramelized around 8-10 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool completely
In a large bowl add in 3 pounds of ground turkey meat. To the meat add 4 egg yolks, 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons of allspice, 1 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg and 1 teaspoon each of kosher salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Also add in the cooled caramelized onions
Next we will need 3 pieces of bread. Place them in a plate and soak them with a bit of milk for a couple of minutes. Squeeze any excess milk from the bread and break it up. Add the bread to the meat mixture. Using your hands gently mix the ingredients together. If the meat mixture feels loose you can add in 1/2 cup of regular bread crumbs
Using 1/4 cup measure start scooping out the meat mixture and line them up on a sheet pan lined with waxed paper sprayed with cooking oil. Gently roll them between the palms of your hands. Chill them for 30 minutes in the refrigerator before cooking
Preheat your oven to 350 F. In a large pan melt 1/2 stick of butter over medium heat until bubbly. Brown the meatballs in batches being careful not to over crowd them. Once browned remove to a sheet pan and place in the oven. Bake 15-20 minutes then remove and set aside
Drain off the excess fat from the pan and melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk until lightly browned and bubbling forming a roux. Whisk in 3 cups of beef stock along with 1 tablespoon of Gravy Master. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until it starts to slightly thicken
Whisk in 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Taste and reseason the gravy with salt and pepper if necessary. Add the meatballs back into the pan. Bring to a boil lower the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes
Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. Serve with egg noodles and lingonberry jam
Tools used in this recipe
Architec Carving Board, Gripperwood
Nuwave Flex Precision Induction Cooktop
Royal Classique 10 Piece Stainless Steel Measuring Cups and Spoons Set with Silicone Handles
Wilton Recipe Right Non-stick Cookie Sheet Set, 2-Piece
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Did someone say Marsala wine and mushroom sauce?! Once I get a new home, I have to make this!
Those look yumolicious! 🍁🍂🌾