Swedish meatballs or kottbullar are a national icon served in cafes since the 18th century. IKEA popularized them globally, but the authentic recipe includes light cream sauce and cranberry jam. They represent Scandinavian home cooking at its most comforting.
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Swedish meatloaf with creamy puree
Swedish meatloaf with creamy puree from Sweden: traditional step-by-step recipe, with chef tips and clear timings.
- Sweden
- MAIN COURSES
- High protein
- medium
25 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 480 kcal
- Protein 28 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 32 g
- Fat 26 g
- Sodium 680 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Swedish meatloaf with creamy puree is a preparation from Sweden with medium difficulty. Set aside about 60 minutes in total (25 for mise en place and preparation, 35 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 400 g of mixed minced meat (beef and pork).
- Have ready: 100 g breadcrumbs.
- Have ready: 100 ml of milk.
- Have ready: 1 egg.
- Have ready: 1 finely grated onion.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Soak breadcrumbs in milk
Soak breadcrumbs in milk, mix with meat, egg, onion, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Form meatballs the size of a walnut and brown in butter for…
Form meatballs the size of a walnut and brown in butter on all sides, set aside. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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In the same pan
In the same pan, prepare sauce with cream, broth, soy and sugar, cook 3 minutes.
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Return the meatballs
Return the meatballs, cook covered for 15 minutes over low heat.
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Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and blueberry jam
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and blueberry jam.
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Garnish with fresh chopped parsley
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegetarian version replacing the meat with sautéed mushrooms or cooked legumes.
- Vegan dairy-free version using plant-based cheese or cream alternatives.
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