Swedish Meatballs
Delicious Swedish meatballs, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, served with a honey and tomato sauce.
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⏱️ 30 min prep + 25 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 400g of beef
- 100g of bacon
- 1 onion
- 2 eggs
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of chopped parsley
- 300ml of beef broth
- 50g of honey
- 50g of butter
- 100g of canned tomatoes
Method
- Chop the garlic and onion, then sauté them in a pan with butter.
- Chop the beef and bacon into small pieces and mix with the eggs, pepper, salt, and parsley.
- Form the meatballs with your hands, making sure they are small and perfectly spherical.
- Fry the meatballs in a pan with a little oil until they are crispy.
- In another pan, melt the butter and add the broth, honey, and canned tomatoes. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce is thick and the meatballs are cooked.
- Serve them on a plate with the honey and tomato sauce.
The story
Kottbullar have medieval origins but became popular in the 18th century in Sweden, where they have become a traditional dish and a culinary symbol.
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