Basic Swedish Meatballs

12 ingredients
17 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 each onions grated
  • 18 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 18 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup flour, all-purpose
  • 2 each eggs beaten
  • 1/4 cup flour, all-purpose
  • 2 cups beef stock unsalted, prefer veal stock if possible
  • 2 tablespoons sherry dry

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat milk, do not boil.
  2. 2
    In separate bowl combine beef, onion and spices.
  3. 3
    Add flour slowly blending thoroughly.
  4. 4
    Gradually mix in milk.
  5. 5
    Add eggs and beat until mixture is light and puffy, about 5 minutes.
  6. 6
    Cover and refrigerate 1/2 hour.
  7. 7
    Then roll beef into 1-inch balls.
  8. 8
    Brown meatballs under broiler.
  9. 9
    Remove .
  10. 10
    Set aside.
  11. 11
    Add flour to broiler beef drippings and stir until smooth.
  12. 12
    Gradually stir in beef stock and sherry; bring to boil.
  13. 13
    Season with salt and pepper.
  14. 14
    Simmer 5 minutes .
  15. 15
    Add meatballs to sauce.
  16. 16
    Simmer gently covered for 15 minutes.
  17. 17
    Place in serving dish.

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