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Swedish Meatballs (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Swedish Meatballs (Emeril Lagasse)
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
1117
Calories
Total time
185
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, saute 1 cup of the onions in 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter until soft and light golden brown, about 4 to 6 minutes. Set aside to cool. Add the onions to a medium mixing bowl along with the ground chuck, ground pork, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper, the allspice and nutmeg.
  2. In a small bowl combine the breadcrumbs with the milk and 1/4 cup of the cream and allow to sit until bread crumbs are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the bread crumb mixture and the egg to the meat mixture, and, using your hands, mix well to thoroughly combine. Using a tablespoon measure as a guide, scoop the meat mixture into small portions, each about 1 heaping tablespoon. Using lightly damp hands, roll the meatballs until they are smooth and round. Transfer to a large plate or baking dish while you form the remaining meatballs.
  3. In a medium skillet heat 1/2 tablespoon of the remaining butter until foamy. Add one third of the meatballs and cook, turning frequently, until the meatballs are browned on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the meatballs to a Dutch oven or other heavy large saucepan and repeat with the remaining meatballs, adding an additional 1/2 tablespoon of butter to the skillet before each addition.
  4. Add the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter and the remaining 1/2 cup of chopped purple onions to the skillet and cook until the onions are soft, about 4 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Whisk in the beef broth little by little and cook until the sauce is smooth and thick, about 4 minutes. Transfer the sauce to the Dutch oven and add the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, a pinch of black pepper, 3/4 cup heavy cream and the currant jelly. Be careful when stirring, to not break up the meatballs. Bring the contents of the Dutch oven to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat so that the sauce simmers. Cook, uncovered, for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the meatballs are very tender and the sauce is thick and flavorful.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1116.94 Kcal (4676 kJ)
Calories from fat 782.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 86.99g 134%
Cholesterol 231.78mg 77%
Sodium 1786.05mg 74%
Potassium 1232.59mg 26%
Total Carbs 45.34g 15%
Sugars 16.55g 66%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12%
Protein 38.6g 77%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 173.8mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 192.45 Kcal (806 kJ)
Calories from fat 134.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.99g 134%
Cholesterol 39.94mg 77%
Sodium 307.73mg 74%
Potassium 212.37mg 26%
Total Carbs 7.81g 15%
Sugars 2.85g 66%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 12%
Protein 6.65g 77%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 8%
Iron 0.6mg 19%
Calcium 29.9mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 29
    Points
  • 31
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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