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Step 1
In a large bowl, mix the beef, pork, parsley, allspice, nutmeg, grated onion, salt, pepper, garlic, panko and eggs until combined
Step 2
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, measure out the meat mixture into roughly 35 (1.5 inch) balls.**In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat
Step 3
Add ½ of the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides
Step 4
This takes about 5 minutes
Step 5
Set aside **When all of the meatballs are browned, pour off any excess grease in the pan, into a heatproof vessel
Step 6
Lower the heat to medium and add the butter to the pan
Step 7
When the butter begins to bubble, sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1 minute
Step 8
Add the beef broth to the pan a little at a time.*** Whisk the gravy until the broth is all incorporated
Step 9
Add salt, pepper, lemon juice, allspice and nutmeg
Step 10
Whisk a few more times
Step 11
Slowly add the cream.Once the gravy begins to simmer****, add the meatballs back into the pan
Step 12
Simmer until the gravy has thicken up a bit and the meatballs are cooked all the way through*****, about 8-10 minutes
Step 13
Serve warm over mashed potatoes or egg noodles, alongside steamed veggies and lingonberry jam
Step 14
Cooking Notes:*Gluten Free Version: if you want to keep this recipe gluten free, you can sub the breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version
Step 15
To keep the gluten out of the gravy, you will want to reserve 1 cup of beef stock and mix it with ⅓ cup corn starch
Step 16
Add it to the gravy at the end to thicken it up
Step 17
** I like to shape the meatballs and place them on a piece of parchment paper for easy clean up and less dishes
Step 18
Then I use another piece of parchment to place the browned meatballs on, again, easy clean up, less dishes
Step 19
*** If you take your time adding the beef broth, your gravy will stay thick, taking less time overall
Step 20
**** Take care not to boil the cream
Step 21
It might separate if you do
Step 22
Keep it at a simmer until the meatballs are cooked all the way through
Step 23
***** The meatballs should reach an internal temperature of 165° F and no longer be pink on the inside