Swedish-Inspired Cranberry Meatballs by @dennistheprescott

50 min
Medium

4 servings

🍞

20 g

Panko Bread Crumbs

🥛

120 ml

Whole Milk

🥩

450 g

Ground Beef

🥓

230 g

Ground Pork

🧅

55 g

Onion

🫐

55 g

Cranberries

🌿

0.5 g

Ground Allspice

🌰

0.5 g

Ground Nutmeg

🥚

50 g

Egg

🫒

15 ml

Olive Oil

🧈

71 g

Butter

🌾

30 g

All-purpose Flour

🍲

480 ml

Beef Stock

🥛

240 ml

Heavy Cream

🧂

3 g

Sea Salt

🌶️

0.5 g

Black Pepper

🍒

120 ml

Cranberry Sauce

🥔

630 g

Mashed Potatoes

🥬

200 g

Greens

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/18

    Add 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup whole milk to a large mixing bowl.

    panko breadcrumbs
    whole milk
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    🥄measuring cups

  2. Step 2/18

    Mix the breadcrumb mixture thoroughly, then let it stand for 10 minutes to soften.

    panko breadcrumbs
    whole milk
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    🥄wooden spoon

  3. Step 3/18

    Finely chop 1/2 medium onion and mince 1/2 cup cranberries.

    onion
    cranberries
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
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  4. Step 4/18

    Add 1 pound ground beef and 1/2 pound ground pork to the softened breadcrumb mixture.

    ground beef
    ground pork
    panko breadcrumbs
    whole milk
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    🥄measuring cups

  5. Step 5/18

    Add the chopped onion, minced cranberries, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1 egg.

    onion
    cranberries
    ground allspice
    ground nutmeg
    egg
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    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/18

    Season the meat mixture with sea salt and black pepper, then mix until evenly combined.

    sea salt
    black pepper
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    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/18

    Shape the meat mixture into about 20 to 24 evenly sized meatballs.

    ground beef
    ground pork
    egg
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    🍽️plate

  8. Step 8/18

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter.

    olive oil
    butter
    🥄measuring spoons

  9. Step 9/18

    Melt the butter in the skillet, then add the meatballs in a single layer without overcrowding.

    butter
    ground beef
    ground pork
    🥢tongs
    🥣large mixing bowl

  10. Step 10/18

    Brown the meatballs on all sides, then transfer them to a plate; repeat in batches if necessary.

    ground beef
    ground pork
    🥢tongs
    🍽️plate

  11. Step 11/18

    Add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter to the skillet and let it melt over medium heat.

    butter
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄wooden spoon

  12. Step 12/18

    Whisk 1/4 cup all-purpose flour into the melted butter until smooth.

    all-purpose flour
    butter
    🥄whisk
    🥄measuring cups

  13. Step 13/18

    Cook the flour mixture, whisking continuously, until it turns medium brown and smells nutty.

    all-purpose flour
    butter
    🥄whisk

  14. Step 14/18

    Gradually whisk 2 cups beef stock into the browned flour mixture until no lumps remain.

    beef stock
    all-purpose flour
    🥄whisk
    🥄measuring cups

  15. Step 15/18

    Whisk in 1 cup heavy cream, then season the gravy with sea salt and black pepper.

    heavy cream
    sea salt
    black pepper
    🥄whisk
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  16. Step 16/18

    Return the browned meatballs to the gravy and turn them to coat.

    ground beef
    ground pork
    beef stock
    heavy cream
    🥢tongs
    🥄wooden spoon

  17. Step 17/18

    Simmer the meatballs in the gravy until cooked through to 160°F / 71°C and the sauce has thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes.

    ground beef
    ground pork
    beef stock
    heavy cream
    🥄wooden spoon

  18. Step 18/18

    Serve the cranberry meatballs and gravy with mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and greens.

    mashed potatoes
    cranberry sauce
    greens
    🍽️plate
    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Dairy, Meat, Vegetables, Fruit, Spices, Eggs, Oils, Grains, Broth, Seasonings, Sauces

Ingredients

Panko bread crumbs, Whole milk, Ground beef, Ground pork, Onion, Cranberries, Ground allspice, Ground nutmeg, Egg, Olive oil, Butter, All-purpose flour, Beef stock, Heavy cream, Sea salt, Black pepper, Cranberry sauce, Mashed potatoes, Greens

Allergens

Milk, Eggs, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High Protein, Low Carbohydrate

Calories

890 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 38g, Total Fat: 55g, Saturated Fat: 25g, Carbohydrates: 59g, Fiber: 6g, Sugars: 14g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 980mg, Iron: 5.8mg, Calcium: 210mg, Potassium: 1030mg, Zinc: 8.4mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 310mcg RAE, Vitamin C: 15mg, Vitamin B12: 3.1mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.8mg, Vitamin D: 1.8mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

30 minutes

Overall

50 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

18 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large mixing bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons, chef's knife, cutting board, whisk, wooden spoon, tongs, plate

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Weeknight Dinner, Family Dinner, Holiday Meal, Comfort Food

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@dennistheprescott

Origin

Cuisine

Swedish-Inspired, Canadian

Geographic

Canada, New Brunswick

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Juicy, Creamy, Velvety, Thick

Flavors

Savory, Rich, Creamy, Tangy, Sweet, Warmly Spiced, Umami

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave cooked meatballs out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool promptly,Store in an airtight container,Keep meatballs covered with gravy,Reheat to 165°F / 74°C), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Cool completely before freezing,Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze meatballs with gravy,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)