Swedish-Style Meatballs

DinnerStovetop40 minServes 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/4 onion, grated
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup cream

Amounts are scaled from the original 4 servings; cooking times may change for bigger batches.

Steps

1. Mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, salt and pepper; roll into 1-inch balls.
2. Brown in butter over medium heat, turning, 8 minutes; remove.
3. Whisk flour into the pan fat for 1 minute, then whisk in broth and simmer until thick.
4. Stir in cream, return meatballs and simmer 8-10 minutes until they reach 160°F.

Swaps

• Half-and-half or whole milk can replace cream; the sauce will be a little thinner, so simmer it a bit longer and do not boil hard.
• Out of breadcrumbs? Crush crackers or toast and pulse stale bread, or use rolled oats.
• Water plus a bouillon cube or a spoon of soy sauce can replace broth.

Times are a guide; ovens and air fryers vary. Cook poultry to 165°F, ground meat to 160°F, and pork and fish to 145°F. Diet tags come from the ingredient list; check labels for allergens.

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