Sweden

• 500 g ground beef
• 250 g ground pork
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 1 egg
• 100 g breadcrumbs
• 150 ml milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
• 2 tbsp butter (for frying)
• 200 ml beef stock
• 100 ml heavy cream
• 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)

• Prepare the meat mixture: In a bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, finely chopped onion, egg, breadcrumbs, and milk. Season with salt, black pepper, allspice, and white pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
• Form the meatballs: Roll the meat mixture into small balls, about 2.5 cm in diameter.
• Fry the meatballs: In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
• Make the gravy: In the same skillet, add the beef stock and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream. If you prefer a thicker gravy, whisk in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Serve: Return the meatballs to the pan, simmer in the gravy for about 10 minutes until cooked through. Serve with lingonberry sauce and mashed potatoes.

Swedish Köttbullar (meatballs) are a beloved dish and often served with mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam, and gravy. The dish gained international fame thanks to the Swedish furniture giant, IKEA, which serves it in their cafés worldwide.