Swedish Porcupine Meatballs (Köttbullar med Ris)
85% authentic · Swedish
A Swedish take on porcupine meatballs, often featuring a lighter sauce and sometimes served with lingonberry jam for a sweet and savory contrast.
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Ingredients
- Ground pork1/2 lb
- Ground beef1/2 lb
- Uncooked white rice1/2 cup
- Onion, finely grated1/4 cup
- Egg1
- Heavy cream1/4 cup
- Salt1 tsp
- Black pepper1/2 tsp
- Butter2 tbsp
- All-purpose flour2 tbsp
- Beef broth2 cups
- Lingonberry jam (optional)for serving
Steps
- 1
In a bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, uncooked rice, grated onion, egg, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- 2
Form into small, 1-inch meatballs.
- 3
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove meatballs and set aside.
- 4
Add flour to the skillet and whisk to form a roux. Gradually whisk in beef broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer.
- 5
Return the meatballs to the skillet. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and rice is tender.
- 6
Serve hot, optionally with lingonberry jam.
