Swedish Meatballs

Step 1

In small bowl combine panko bread crumbs and milk. Let sit for 10 minutes until bread crumbs have soaked up milk.

Step 2

In large skillet heat 1 tbsp. olive oil with 1 tbsp. butter, medium heat.

Step 3

Add onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes, add garlic and oregano and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.

Step 4

In large bowl, combine ground beef sautéed onion, garlic and oregano.

Step 5

Mix in salt, pepper and egg, combine until egg is mixed in.

Step 6

Add bread crumbs to meat mixture and combine well.

Step 7

Use a tablespoon or scoop to make equal sized meatballs. Recipe makes approximately 20.

Step 8

Reheat skillet used to sauté onions and garlic, adding a bit more olive oil and butter if needed.

Step 9

On medium heat, brown meat balls on all sides, carefully turning so they don't break apart.

Step 10

Don't overcrowd skillet with meatballs, work in batches.

Step 11

Transfer meatballs to baking sheet and keep warm in oven while making sauce.

Step 12

Add 4 tbsp. butter to skillet, when melted whisk in flour, cook until golden brown.

Step 13

Slowly stir in heated beef broth, cook at temperature that keeps sauce at slow bubble.

Step 14

Add in cream, Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard, simmer until sauce thickens at bit.

Step 15

Add meatballs into sauce, cover and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes. Season to taste.

Step 16

Serve with egg or broad noodles or mashed potatoes.