Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberry Gravy

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 small onion, finely grated
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup lingonberry or cranberry preserves
• Mashed potatoes and pickled cucumber, for serving

Steps

1. Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes. Mix with beef, pork, onion, egg, allspice and salt until just combined.
2. Roll into 20 small meatballs. Melt butter in a large skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides.
3. Reduce heat, cover and cook until the centers reach 160°F; transfer meatballs to a plate.
4. Stir flour into the skillet drippings for 1 minute. Whisk in broth and simmer until smooth and thickened.
5. Whisk in cream, then return meatballs to coat in the gravy for 2 minutes.
6. Serve with mashed potatoes, lingonberry preserves and pickled cucumber.

Allergen note: Contains eggs, dairy and wheat.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.