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RECIPES

Swedish meatballs

> Do you love Swedish meatballs ? If so , consider making this recipe on a chilly day , so you can enjoy them right in the comfort of your own home .
Start to finish : 55 minutes Servings : 4
1 / 4 cup breadcrumbs 6 tablespoons butter , divided 1 onion , finely chopped 3 / 4 pound ground beef 3 / 4 pound ground pork 2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard , divided 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons flour 1½ cups hot chicken stock 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 / 2 cup heavy cream ( 35 %) Salt and pepper , to taste Fresh parsley
1 . In a dry skillet , brown the breadcrumbs , making sure to stir them regularly . Set aside in a large bowl .
2 . In the same skillet , melt 2 tablespoons of butter . Cook the onion over medium-high heat until translucent . Season with salt and pepper and add to the bowl with the breadcrumbs . Add the ground meat , milk , 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and egg yolk . Season with salt and pepper again . Form the mixture into about 16 balls and set aside on a plate .
3 . In the same skillet , melt 2 tablespoons of butter and brown each meatball on all sides . Set meatballs aside on a clean plate .
4 . In the same pan , melt the last 2 tablespoons of butter , add the flour and whisk until a roux is formed . Pour in the chicken broth , whisking constantly until you have a uniformly smooth sauce . Add the remaining Dijon mustard , honey , Worcestershire sauce and heavy cream . Season with salt and pepper .
5 . Return the meatballs to the skillet , incorporating any cooking juices that drained into the pan . Simmer gently for about 10 minutes , until the meatballs are cooked through . Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite side dish . n
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