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Swedish Köttbullar with Cream Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, and Lingonberries

Juicy Swedish meatballs with a delicately spiced cream gravy, smooth mashed potatoes, and tart lingonberries. The gluten-free version uses certified gluten-free breadcrumbs and stock.
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Swedish Köttbullar with Cream Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, and Lingonberries

Nutrition

Per serving · approximate nutritional values
Energy
820 kcal
Protein
36 g
Carbohydrates
72 g
Sugars
20 g
Fat
46 g
Saturated fat
22 g
Fiber
4 g
Salt
2.5 g

Instructions

Follow the steps and taste along the way.

  1. Prepare the potatoes and breadcrumbs

    Put the potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 18–22 minutes, until they can be easily pierced with a knife. Meanwhile, mix the gluten-free breadcrumbs with 100 ml of milk and leave to soak for 5 minutes.
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  2. Mix and shape the meatballs

    In a bowl, combine the onion with the beef and pork, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, allspice, white pepper, and 6 g of salt. Mix just until combined. With damp hands, shape the mixture into about 24 meatballs.
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  3. Brown the meatballs

    Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in two batches, making sure they do not touch, for about 8–10 minutes in total; turn them regularly so they brown on all sides. Transfer the cooked meatballs to a plate.
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  4. Make the cream gravy

    Melt 20 g of butter in the pan with the drippings. Pour in 320 ml of stock and the cream, stir, and bring to a gentle boil. Mix the remaining 30 ml of cold stock with the potato starch, pour it into the pan, and stir until the gravy thickens. Season with 1 g of salt and return the meatballs to the pan; warm them through over low heat for 3–4 minutes.
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  5. Finish the mashed potatoes

    Drain the cooked potatoes and let them steam dry for a minute. Mash them with 35 g of butter, 120 ml of milk, and the remaining 6 g of salt until smooth. If the mash is too thick, mix it thoroughly; do not add any more liquid.
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  6. Serve

    Divide the mashed potatoes and meatballs with cream gravy among the plates. Add 30 g of lingonberry jam to each serving; its tart flavor balances the creamy gravy.
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Swedish Köttbullar with Cream Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, and Lingonberries

Juicy Swedish meatballs with a delicately spiced cream gravy, smooth mashed potatoes, and tart lingonberries. The gluten-free version uses certified gluten-free breadcrumbs and stock.
4 Servings60 minMedium
Swedish Köttbullar with Cream Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, and Lingonberries

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prepare the potatoes and breadcrumbs

    Put the potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 18–22 minutes, until they can be easily pierced with a knife. Meanwhile, mix the gluten-free breadcrumbs with 100 ml of milk and leave to soak for 5 minutes.
    Prepare the potatoes and breadcrumbs
  2. Mix and shape the meatballs

    In a bowl, combine the onion with the beef and pork, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, allspice, white pepper, and 6 g of salt. Mix just until combined. With damp hands, shape the mixture into about 24 meatballs.
    Mix and shape the meatballs
  3. Brown the meatballs

    Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in two batches, making sure they do not touch, for about 8–10 minutes in total; turn them regularly so they brown on all sides. Transfer the cooked meatballs to a plate.
    Brown the meatballs
  4. Make the cream gravy

    Melt 20 g of butter in the pan with the drippings. Pour in 320 ml of stock and the cream, stir, and bring to a gentle boil. Mix the remaining 30 ml of cold stock with the potato starch, pour it into the pan, and stir until the gravy thickens. Season with 1 g of salt and return the meatballs to the pan; warm them through over low heat for 3–4 minutes.
    Make the cream gravy
  5. Finish the mashed potatoes

    Drain the cooked potatoes and let them steam dry for a minute. Mash them with 35 g of butter, 120 ml of milk, and the remaining 6 g of salt until smooth. If the mash is too thick, mix it thoroughly; do not add any more liquid.
    Finish the mashed potatoes
  6. Serve

    Divide the mashed potatoes and meatballs with cream gravy among the plates. Add 30 g of lingonberry jam to each serving; its tart flavor balances the creamy gravy.
    Serve