How to Make Authentic Swedish Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Authentic Swedish meatballs are a beloved dish with a long history and a special place in traditional Swedish cuisine. These delectable meatballs are known for their tender, moist texture and rich, savory flavor. They are often served with a creamy gravy and lingonberry sauce, making them a truly satisfying and comforting meal.

Swedish meatballs have been a staple in Sweden for centuries, with their origins dating back to the 18th century. Traditionally, they were made by combining gr...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cups heavy cream
  • ¾ cup rolled oats
  • 8 teaspoons potato flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1 pound 85% lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix cream, oats, potato flour, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow oats to absorb the liquid; paste should have the consistency of mashed potatoes.
  • Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until softened but still pale, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onions to the oat paste and mix well. And ground beef and allspice; mix just until combined, 30 to 45 seconds.
  • Oil your hands and roll mixture into meatballs of desired size, ideally smaller than a golf ball. Place meatballs on a sheet pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are hot, about 10 minutes. Let cool briefly.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add oil. Cook and stir meatballs, about 10 at a time, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    419 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 110mg
    • Sodium: 369mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 253mg