Swedish Meatballs
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Ingredients
- 3/4 lbs ground chuck
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 beef bouilon cube
- 1/4 teaspoon meat-extract paste
- 1/4 teaspoon bottled gravy seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350
Step 2
In medium bowl, lightly toss chick with salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, the Worcestershire, and thyme, micing well. Gently shape mixture into 18 meatballs
Step 3
In hot butter in large skillet, saute meatballs until browned on all sides. Remove skillet from heat; place meatballs in 2-quart casserole
Step 4
Remove all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in cream and 1/2 cup water; bring to boiling, stirring
Step 5
Add bouilon cube, meat extract paste, gravy seasoning, and remaining pepper; simmer, uncovered, 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour over meatballs
Step 6
Bake, covered, 25 minutes, or until meatballs are tender. Sprinkle with dill
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Chef Tips and Tricks
Looking for an easy snack or party appetizer? These little beef pockets are a pinch!
Ingredients
Dough:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- Water
Filling:
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup tomato sauce
Method
- Mix flour, sugar, salt, milk, and water in a pan, and mix until you form a dough.
- In a saucepan, heat a splash of olive oil and add the onion. Cook on medium-high until onion has softened.
- Add the ground beef, and add the salt, water, and tomato sauce. When the meat has browned, remove from heat.
- Dust a flat surface with flour, and roll out the dough into a flat sheet.
- Use a ramekin or cup to cut out circles.
- Add a dollop of beef-tomato mixture to the center of each circle.
- Pinch the dough into a little pocket.
- Bake in the oven at 350° F for 15 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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