Difficulty:Moderate | Serves: 4
Juicy, flavorful, and irresistibly comforting—Köttbullar (Swedish Meatballs) are Sweden’s most beloved dish! 🥩✨ These perfectly seasoned meatballs are pan-fried to golden perfection and served with creamy brown gravy, mashed potatoes, lingonberry sauce, and pickled cucumbers. A true Nordic classic that brings warmth to every meal!
Ingredients For Köttbullar
🔥 For the Swedish Meatballs:
☑ ½ lb (225g) ground beef 🥩
☑ ½ lb (225g) ground pork 🥩
☑ ½ cup (60g) breadcrumbs 🌾
☑ ¼ cup (60ml) milk 🥛
☑ 1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅
☑ 1 egg 🥚
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 salt 🧂
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 black pepper 🌿
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 ground allspice ✨
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 ground nutmeg ✨
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 butter 🧈
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 vegetable oil 🛢️
🔥 For the Creamy Gravy:
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 butter 🧈
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 all-purpose flour 🌾
☑ 1 cup (240ml) beef broth 🍖
☑ ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream 🥛
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 soy sauce ✨
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 Dijon mustard 🌿
🔥 For Serving:
☑ Mashed potatoes 🥔
☑ Lingonberry sauce 🍒
☑ Pickled cucumbers 🥒
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Köttbullar
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Meatball Mixture
1️⃣ In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs and milk, letting them soak for 5 minutes.
2️⃣ Add ground beef, ground pork, onion, egg, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg.
3️⃣ Mix well and shape into small, round meatballs.
🔥 Step 2: Cook the Meatballs
1️⃣ Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2️⃣ Fry meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
3️⃣ Remove from the pan and set aside.
🔥 Step 3: Make the Gravy
1️⃣ In the same pan, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux.
2️⃣ Gradually add beef broth, stirring constantly.
3️⃣ Stir in heavy cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard, simmering until thick and smooth.
4️⃣ Return the meatballs to the pan and coat them in the gravy.
🔥 Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!
1️⃣ Plate the Köttbullar with mashed potatoes, lingonberry sauce, and pickled cucumbers.
2️⃣ Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
🥩 Rich, creamy, and full of flavor—Köttbullar is Sweden’s most iconic comfort dish!
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