Swedish Meatballs Gravy (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Meatballs
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2 tablespoons olive oil, split
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½ cup finely chopped yellow onion
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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½ cup panko crumbs
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¼ cup grated Parmesan
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1 large egg, beaten
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1/3 cup milk
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1 teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon oregano
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¼ teaspoon ground allspice
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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¼ teaspoon pepper
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¾ pound ground beef, 80% lean
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½ pound ground pork
→ Sauce
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4 tablespoons butter
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4 tablespoons flour
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2 cups beef broth
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1 cube chicken bouillon
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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½ cup room temperature sour cream
# How to Make It:
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Warm half the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Toss in your diced onion and garlic. Cook them until soft for about 5 minutes, then put aside to cool down.
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Take a big bowl and mix the crumbs, Parmesan, beaten egg, milk, the cooled onion mix, salt, oregano, allspice, nutmeg, and pepper. Add meat and mix lightly with your hands.
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Make 1 ½-inch balls and set them on a plate. Cool them in the fridge for 15 minutes or leave overnight if you want. Just cover them if keeping overnight.
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In a big measuring cup, stir together beef broth, chicken bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and parsley. Put it aside for now.
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Pour the rest of the olive oil in a big pan over medium-high heat. Brown your meatballs in small batches, leaving room to turn them easily. Each side needs about 1 minute, then take them out.
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Melt butter in the same pan over medium heat. Scrape the pan bottom with a silicone tool. Sprinkle in flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes.
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Slowly pour in your broth mix while stirring. Let it boil, then turn down to simmer. Mix ¼ cup of this sauce with sour cream in a small bowl, then stir it back into the pan on low heat.
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Put meatballs back in the pan along with any juices. Drizzle sauce over them, partly cover, and cook gently for 10-15 minutes until they're done inside.
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve them over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
# Additional Tips:
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Make sure your sour cream isn't cold to avoid separation in the sauce.
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You can swap in heavy cream if you don't have sour cream.
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Try mixing beef, pork, and veal for a richer taste.