ELVA'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS (SMA KOTTBULLAR)

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Simply Succulent! A great dish that Bird's Dutch/German mom would make for me when I was growing up. It's overlooked sometimes how recipes are an heirloom of our family heritage. I'm glad she gave me this recipe to remember her with. For Chef #107583's lighter, healthier version, try Recipe #279517

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Meat

Time 2h

Yield 24 meatballs, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb ground beef
1/4 lb ground veal
1/4 lb ground pork
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 egg
1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the meats, white pepper, and soy sauce thoroughly. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, brown the onion in the 1 tbsp butter. Set aside.
  • in a med bowl, soak the bread crumbs in the cream. Set aside.
  • Add egg to the cooled onion mixture, then add that and the bread mixture then add that to the meat mixture. Work the mixture until well blended and smooth. Add more milk if neccessary to give a smooth consistency.
  • Roll the meat into bite-sized meatballs. Arrange meatballs on a baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Chill for at least 1 hour before cooking.
  • Melt a 1 stick of butter and put meatballs into a large frying pan. Let them brown, and shake the pan now and again so that they roll around, removing each one when they are ready. Add more butter to the pan if needed.
  • When all the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the pan. Strain juices from pan, keeping 1/4 cup of juices. wipe the pan clean.
  • Stir juice back into the pan with 1 tbsp flour to create a roux. Season with more white pepper. Pour cream into the pan and stir until slightly thickened.
  • Return meatballs to pan and coat with sauce. Let the meatballs bubble gently for a few minutes. Serve in a large party bowl with toothpicks inserted into a few meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.7, Fat 55.1, SaturatedFat 31.5, Cholesterol 235.1, Sodium 616, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1, Protein 20.1

Naveed Solhan
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These meatballs are a staple in my household. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


CL L3O
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out dry and crumbly. I think I might have overcooked them.


sobuj das
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The meatballs were very impressive and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a show-stopping dish.


Colleen Landrum
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These meatballs were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Ammar Saeed
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The meatballs were good, but the sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would try a different sauce next time.


Shamser Rana
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These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add some more liquid to the meatball mixture next time.


Zahidimran Zahidimran
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve them with mashed potatoes and lingonberry sauce.


Host Osei Parish
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These meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. The lingonberry sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Richard Lyons
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I'm not a big fan of Swedish meatballs, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The meatballs were delicious, and the sauce was perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.


Heera javid
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The meatballs were simple to make and cooked up perfectly in the oven. The lingonberry sauce was a nice touch, and it really brought the dish together.


Salim singer
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These meatballs were incredibly flavorful and moist. I used a combination of ground beef and pork, and the result was a tender, juicy meatball that was packed with flavor. The lingonberry sauce was the perfect complement to the meatballs, adding a sw