How To Make Swedish Cranberry Meatballs
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Lingonberry jam, for serving (optional)
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
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Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
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In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
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Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, whisk in the flour until smooth.
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Gradually stir in the beef broth, cranberry sauce, and heavy cream. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
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Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is heated.
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Serve the Swedish cranberry meatballs with lingonberry jam on the side, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 427kcal
- Total Fat : 23g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 113mg
- Sodium : 913mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 23g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 10g
- Protein : 30g
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