MEATBALLS IN CREAM GRAVY

Serves: 7
MEATBALLS IN CREAM GRAVY

MEATBALLS IN CREAM GRAVY

Ready in: 50 MinTotal time: 50 Min
I love the combination of beef and veal in meatballs or meatloaf and the cream gravy, Swedish style, makes the dish delicious served as a stand-alone or on top of egg noodles. It’s the perfect winter comfort food.

Ingredients

MEATBALLS:
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 slices day-old rye bread, crusts trimmed, torn into pieces
  • 2/3 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground veal
SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cups beef stock or canned beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons whipping cream
  • Pinch of ground allspice
  • Freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. For the Meatballs, melt 2 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until tender and beginning to caramelize, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly. Combine the bread and stock in a large mixing bowl. Mix in the caramelized onion, egg, allspice, and pepper. Add the ground beef and veal and blend well.
  2. Shape the meat mixture into a 1 1/4-inch ball, being sure not to pack the meat too tight. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and sauté until golden brown and just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meatballs to a plate and keep them warm. Reserve the drippings in the skillet.
  3. For the Sauce, add the flour to the drippings in the same skillet and stir over medium heat until brown, about 4 minutes. Gradually whisk in the stock and cream. Simmer until the sauce is thick and smooth, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with allspice, salt, and pepper. Add the meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat. Cook for 3 minutes, or until the meatballs are heated through. Serve garnished with parsley.
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