Swedish Meatballs

A simple and quick to prepare swedish-style dish which is very popular with kids.  It tastes excellent when served with mashed potatoes and greens.  One may have come across this dish in IKEA.  Note: just double the recipe and freeze one portion for another day.

Ingredients (serves 4):
500 g minced beef (minced pork may be used instead)
1 egg
1 small onion, to be peeled and finely chopped
1 tbsp chopped dill
85 g fresh white breadcrumbs, freshly grated from 1-2 one-day-old bread rolls
salt & ground black pepper to taste

1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp plain flour
about 500 ml beef stock

chopped dill for garnishing

Method:
In a large bowl, add minced beef, egg, chopped onions, chopped dill, salt & pepper to taste.

Add freshly grated breadcrumbs and mix thoroughly.  Form into small balls about the size of a walnut - total quantity is about 25.

In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.  Add meatballs (in two portions) and brown all sides. Remove to a tray.

Add butter to pan and sprinkle flour.  Cook for about two minutes.  Then, add in beef stock a little at a time and whisk slowly until the mixture has a thick gravy consistency with no lumps.  Check seasoning.

Return meatballs to the pan and heat them through.  Before serving, garnish with chopped dill.  Serve with mashed potatoes and greens.

Bon Appetit!