Swedish Meatballs (Pan meatballs with cream sauce) Recipe
Stop waiting in IKEA's long queues! With its ideal sauce and consistency, you can easily make your original Swedish meatballs yourself. The creamy version of our field meatballs you know. It's not that hard, it's actually a very simple meal. Enjoy your meal!
Cut the insides of stale bread into small pieces and add them to the milk you have poured into a bowl, wait for 1-2 minutes and soften them.
Grate the onion and garlic and squeeze out the juice.
To prepare the Swedish meatballs, knead the onion, garlic, a pinch of finely chopped parsley, eggs, ground meat, salt, spices and the bread crumbs soaked in milk in a deep bowl for 10 minutes until they are well combined.
Take walnut-sized pieces from the mortar you have prepared and shape them by rolling them in your palm. Then rest the meatballs in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
Put the rested meatballs in the pan where you pour olive oil and cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally. Make sure the meatballs are browned on all sides. Separate the oil in the pan in which you fry the meatballs to make sauce, do not pour it.
To prepare Swedish meatball sauce, melt the butter in the pan where you fried the meatballs before, add the flour and fry for about 2-3 minutes.
Crush the starch in half a glass of water and add to the sauce. Slowly add the broth and cook, stirring constantly.
Finally, cook the sauce, to which you added cream, black pepper and salt, for another 2-3 minutes on low heat.
Turn the bottom of the sauce you prepared and add your Swedish meatballs into it and mix it once or twice. Add a pinch of finely chopped parsley, let it rest for 5 minutes and serve your blended Swedish meatballs hot. Enjoy your meal!
Menu Recommendation: Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, pickled cucumbers, cranberry jam, noodles with kzılcık sauce
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Minced Meat:
Ground meat offers high-quality protein, essential heme iron, and vitamin B12. Heme iron aids in preventing anemia and supporting oxygen transport, while B12 is crucial for nervous system health and energy production. It pairs wonderfully with vegetables like onion, garlic, tomato, and parsley, boosting flavor and nutrition.
Thick Cream:
Cream, a thick ingredient derived from milk's rich fat content. It provides quick, concentrated energy to the body and facilitates the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, K. Its richness can enhance satiety, aiding in portion control. It pairs exceptionally well with fruits, coffee, chocolate, and savory flavors like mushrooms.
Dry Onion:
Dry onion is a kitchen staple and a powerful antioxidant source. Its quercetin content helps protect the body against free radicals, reduces inflammation, and may support heart health. Rich in Vitamins C and B6, and manganese, it strengthens the immune system. Its prebiotic fibers contribute to digestive health. It is widely used in dishes ranging from meat dishes to vegetable sautés, pilafs, and soups. It pairs perfectly with garlic, tomatoes, peppers, and red meat.
Stale Bread:
Stale bread is a valuable ingredient with a lower glycemic index than fresh bread. Starch retrogradation ensures slower blood sugar rise, prolonged satiety, and fiber for digestive health. It's budget-friendly and prevents waste. Ideal as croutons in soups, a binder in meatballs, or in desserts (e.g., bread pudding). It pairs well with dairy, spices, and vegetables.
Milk:
Milk is rich in calcium and Vitamin D, supporting bone and teeth health. Its high-quality protein content is crucial for muscle development. B vitamins (B2, B12) contribute to energy metabolism and support nervous system health. It also contains components that strengthen the immune system. It pairs wonderfully with coffee, cereals, fruits, honey, or cocoa. It forms an indispensable base for many sweet and savory recipes.
Egg:
Eggs are a highly bioavailable protein source, essential for muscle growth and repair. Rich in B12, Vitamin D, selenium, and choline, they support brain function, nervous system health, and energy production. Lutein and zeaxanthin pigments aid eye health, reducing the risk of age-related macular degeneration. Despite their cholesterol content, eggs typically don't adversely affect blood cholesterol in most healthy individuals. A breakfast staple, eggs pair wonderfully with various ingredients like cheese, spinach, mushrooms, avocado, and whole-wheat bread.
Liquid Oil:
Liquid oils (sunflower, olive, etc.) are essential kitchen ingredients that add flavor to dishes and contain healthy unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. Ideal for frying, salad dressings, baking, and sautéing. They pair perfectly with vegetables, meats, legumes, and grains. They offer easy cooking.
Allspice:
Allspice, the dried berry of the Jamaican Pimenta dioica tree, is named for its aroma, a blend of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. It's valued for easing digestion, relieving gas, and providing mild pain relief for muscle aches or headaches. Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, it complements meat dishes, pickles, soups, and desserts like cookies and cakes. Its flavor truly shines when combined with cloves and cinnamon.
Garlic:
Garlic, thanks to its allicin compound, offers strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It can boost the immune system, increasing resistance against illnesses. Furthermore, it contributes to cardiovascular health by helping regulate blood pressure and balance cholesterol levels. Widely used in traditional medicine, garlic is also known for its digestive support effects. An indispensable ingredient in meat dishes, vegetable sautés, and Mediterranean cuisine, it pairs wonderfully with herbs like rosemary and thyme.
Black Pepper:
Black pepper, a kitchen staple, offers not just flavor but also significant health benefits. Thanks to piperine, its active compound, it boasts powerful antioxidant properties, helping to combat free radicals. It can stimulate the digestive system, enhancing nutrient absorption and notably increasing the bioavailability of curcumin found in turmeric. Additionally, it's effective in reducing gas and bloating. It also has a mild metabolism-boosting effect. With a wide range of uses from red meats to poultry, vegetable dishes to soups, it pairs excellently. It harmonizes perfectly with spices like cumin and coriander, as well as ingredients like lemon and garlic, adding depth to dishes.
Cumin:
Cumin is a powerful spice that supports digestion, reduces bloating, and stimulates digestive enzymes. Rich in iron, it possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It pairs excellently with legumes (lentils, chickpeas), red and white meats, vegetables, and yogurt-based sauces. Combined with coriander, turmeric, and chili, it creates deep flavors in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Salt:
Salt is an essential mineral that adds unique flavor to dishes and serves as a natural preservative. It provides vital electrolyte balance for the body's water regulation, nerve, and muscle functions. It pairs perfectly with spices, herbs, and oils, enriching the taste of every meal. An indispensable part of every table.
Parsley:
Parsley is a powerful antioxidant source that supports bone health and plays a crucial role in blood clotting due to its Vitamin K content. Its Vitamin C content strengthens immunity. Rich in flavonoids like apigenin, it can help reduce inflammation. It is also a natural diuretic. It pairs perfectly with lemon, garlic, and olive oil; adding a refreshing flavor to fish, chicken, soups, and salads.
Olive Oil:
Olive oil, especially in its extra virgin form, is a powerful source of health benefits due to its high content of polyphenol antioxidants and monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid). It supports heart health by helping to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and raise good cholesterol (HDL). With its anti-inflammatory properties, it reduces inflammation in the body, prevents cell damage, and provides protection against chronic diseases. It supports the digestive system and contributes to skin health. An indispensable part of Mediterranean cuisine, it pairs wonderfully with salads, vegetable dishes, fish, legumes, and fresh bread.
Butter:
Butter is a rich, flavorful fat derived from milk. It contains fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K2, along with healthy fatty acids, serving as an energy source. It's easily digestible. Butter enhances the taste of meals and rice dishes, is spread on bread, or used in sauces. It's indispensable for breakfast tables and various recipes.
Flour:
Flour is a fundamental foodstuff obtained by grinding grains. It provides our body with a long-lasting energy source, especially through complex carbohydrates. Varieties like whole wheat flour, thanks to their high fiber content, support digestive health, provide a feeling of fullness, and help stabilize blood sugar levels. It also contains essential B vitamins (especially B1, B3, B9) and important minerals such as iron and magnesium, which are crucial for nervous system functions, energy production, and blood formation. It is versatile in the kitchen; forming the base for baked goods like bread and pastries when combined with milk, eggs, and yeast, while also being used to thicken sauces or create harmonious flavors with vegetables.
Meat Broth:
Bone Broth is a nutritious liquid obtained by simmering bones and meat for a long time. Its rich collagen content supports joint health, improves skin elasticity, and helps strengthen the gut barrier. It is also rich in minerals like calcium and magnesium. It adds depth to soups and enhances flavor in rice dishes and sauces. Beneficial during recovery processes and for supporting the immune system.
Corn Starch:
Corn starch, derived from corn kernels, is a neutral-tasting natural thickener that adds consistency to sweet and savory recipes. It's a quick energy source and, being gluten-free, is an ideal alternative for celiac patients and those following a gluten-free diet. It's easily digestible and may be suitable for some sensitive stomachs. It pairs perfectly with fruits, dairy products, and flavors like vanilla and cocoa. It provides a smooth texture, especially in sauces, soups, and desserts.
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