Ingredients

  • Meatballs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup minced white onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • kosher salt
  • fresh ground white pepper
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground lean pork
  • 1 large egg, plus one egg white, beaten
  • vegetable oil (for brushing)
  • Gravy
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • kosher salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ligonberry jam (Swedish style of serving)

Method

  • Make the meatballs: Put the breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, allspice, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons white pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the milk and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Pour the milk mixture over the breadcrumbs and stir to make a thick paste; let cool. Add the beef, pork, egg and egg white to the bowl and mix until combined.
  • Brush a baking sheet with vegetable oil. Roll the meat into 1" balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Bake the meatballs until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Make the gravy: Melt the butter in a large skillet over a medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking, until smooth. Whisk in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the cream and meatballs. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the gravy thickens, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with the parsley. Serve with Ligonberry ja, if desired.