Köttbullar med Gräddsås

Name: Köttbullar med Gräddsås
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients: 300g ground beef; 200g ground veal; 1 small onion, finely grated; 50g breadcrumbs; 100ml milk; 1 egg; 1/4 tsp allspice; 1/4 tsp white pepper; Salt; Butter for frying; For sauce: 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp flour, 400ml beef broth, 200ml heavy cream, 1 tbsp soy sauce

Köttbullar med Gräddsås (SHUT-boo-lar med GRED-sohs)

Meatballs in Cream Sauce

⏱ Prep Time 30 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 520 kcal

Tender, spiced beef-and-veal meatballs swimming in velvety cream sauce, served with mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam, and pickled cucumber.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 28.0g

Carbs 30.0g

Fat 32.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

skillet mixing bowl saucepan

Presentation Guide

Vessel: warm dinner plate

Garnishes: lingonberry jam, pickled cucumber, fresh parsley

Accompaniments: mashed potatoes, crispbread

Ingredients

300g ground beef
200g ground veal
1 small onion, finely grated
50g breadcrumbs
100ml milk
1 egg
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp white pepper
Salt
Butter for frying
For sauce: 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp flour, 400ml beef broth, 200ml heavy cream, 1 tbsp soy sauce

Instructions

1
Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 min. Mix with beef, veal, grated onion, egg, allspice, white pepper, and salt.
2
Roll mixture into walnut-sized balls with wet hands for smooth surfaces.
3
Fry meatballs in butter over medium heat, turning gently, until golden-brown on all sides and cooked through, about 10 min.
4
Remove meatballs. In the same pan, melt butter, whisk in flour, cook 1 min.
5
Gradually add broth, whisking constantly. Stir in cream and soy sauce. Simmer until thickened.
6
Return meatballs to the sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam, and pickled cucumber.

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Did You Know?

Swedish meatballs were reportedly brought to Sweden by King Charles XII from the Ottoman Empire in the early 18th century.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

skillet
mixing bowl
saucepan

Garnishing

lingonberry jam, pickled cucumber, fresh parsley

Accompaniments

mashed potatoes, crispbread

The Story Behind Köttbullar med Gräddsås

While köttbullar are now synonymous with Sweden globally, the recipe likely arrived via Ottoman influence in the early 1700s. The classic Swedish version distinguishes itself through the cream sauce, allspice, and the mandatory accompaniments of lingonberry and pickled cucumber.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or dinner 📜 Origins: 18th century

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