EASY SWEDISH MEATBALLS

1. Prepare the Onions:

• Finely dice the onion.
• Sauté in a small pan or the Instant Dutch Oven with the olive oil until softened and translucent.

2. Soak the Bread:

• Soak the slice of bread in the milk until fully absorbed.

3. Mix Meatball Ingredients:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, eggs, milk-soaked bread, onions, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cloves.
• Mix until well combined.

4. Form Meatballs:

• Form into 1 ½- to 2-inch meatballs. This recipe makes about 24 meatballs of this size. For smaller meatballs, make them 1-inch.

5. Brown the Meatballs:

• Brown the meatballs in the oven on broil for about 15 minutes. Alternatively, sauté them in the Instant Dutch Oven in batches until all are browned.

6. Prepare the Gravy:

• Preheat the Instant Dutch Oven to sauté.
• Melt the butter.
• Add the flour and whisk to combine, forming a roux. Cook for a couple of minutes to eliminate any “doughy” taste.
• Add the sour cream and whisk quickly to combine.
• Add the beef broth, one cup at a time, whisking to combine with the flour-sour cream mixture.

7. Combine and Cook:

• Add the remaining salt, pepper, and parsley to the liquid.
• Return the meatballs to the Instant Precision Dutch Oven.
• Add the uncooked egg noodles.

8. Cook the Dish:

• Cover and cook according to the Instant Dutch Oven’s instructions until the meatballs are cooked through and the noodles are tender.

Tips for Perfect Swedish Meatballs

• Meatball Size: Ensure consistent meatball size for even cooking.
• Broiling Meatballs: Broiling adds a nice caramelized exterior but sautéing directly in the Dutch oven is a convenient alternative.
• Gravy Consistency: Whisk constantly when adding the broth to avoid lumps and achieve a smooth gravy.
• Noodles: Add the noodles in the last stages to ensure they absorb the rich flavors without overcooking.

Variations

• Vegetarian: Substitute meat with plant-based ground meat alternatives.
• Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and egg noodles.
• Spicy Twist: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the meat mixture for a spicy kick.

Conclusion

These Swedish meatballs are a delicious, comforting meal that’s easy to prepare in the Instant Dutch Oven. The combination of succulent meatballs, rich gravy, and tender egg noodles creates a hearty dish perfect for any night of the week. Enjoy your homemade Swedish meatballs, and savor the convenience and flavors of this one-pot wonder!