Kottbullar

Ingredients

• 300 g ground beef
• 200 g ground porkSubstitute: ground veal
• 60 g breadcrumbsSubstitute: panko
• 100 ml milkSubstitute: oat milk
• 1 small onion
• 200 ml heavy cream
• 200 ml beef broth
• 4 tbsp lingonberry jamSubstitute: cranberry sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes. Grate onion finely.

2. 2

   Mix beef, pork, soaked breadcrumbs, grated onion, egg, allspice, salt, and white pepper. Mix until smooth and slightly sticky.

3. 3

   Roll into small, evenly-sized balls — about 3cm each. Wet your hands to prevent sticking.

4. 4

   Brown meatballs in butter in batches over medium-high heat until golden all over. Set aside.

5. 5

   In the same pan, add a tablespoon of flour and stir 1 minute. Pour in broth, then cream.

6. 6

   Simmer until the sauce thickens, 5-8 minutes. Season with soy sauce for depth.

7. 7

   Return meatballs to sauce and simmer 10 minutes. Serve with mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam, and quick-pickled cucumber.