Swedish Meatballs with Gravy
This hearty main dish can be served plain, with the suggested gravy or a more traditional berry jam. Omit the
breadcrumbs for a grain and gluten-free version.
Swedish Meatballs with Gravy
Cook time
Total time
Recipe type: Main
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1 celery stalk (minced)
- 1 small onion (minced)
- 1 lb lean beef
- 2 tsp garlic paste
- ¼ cup parsley (minced)
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp green chili paste
- 2 cups low sodium beef stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 oz light cream cheese
Instructions
- Take one pan and put it over medium flame. Add oil.
- Add onion. Cook it until they become translucent. Add minced celery and parsley, and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Take one bowl and add beef, onion mixture, egg, garlic paste, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and green chili. Mix it well to form a dough.
- Make walnut sized balls from dough.
- Take a large pan and add beef stock. On medium flame, bring to a boil. Now gradually add meatballs to the broth.
- Cover and let it cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they turn brown and are cooked throughout.
- Now strain the beef stock and blend with cream cheese in blender to make a smooth gravy.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs. Garnish with parsley. You can also sprinkle fresh lime juice on it.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 213 Fat: 10 g Carbohydrates: 8.5 g Sugar: 2 g Sodium: 346 g Fiber: 1 g Protein: 25.1 g Cholesterol: 1 mg