Creamy Swedish meatballs

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1. Mix together the onion, pork, egg yolk and half the dill in a bowl. Lightly wet your hands, then shape the mixture into 12 balls, each about the size of golf ball.
2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Tip in the meatballs and fry, turning often, for about 12-15 mins until golden all over. Mix together sour cream and remaining dill, then spoon over the meatballs. Serve with mashed potato or tagliatelle.

Prefer lamb?

Minced lamb will work just as well here if you fancy a change from pork.

Per serving

236 kcalories, protein 29g, carbohydrate 3g, fat 12 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 0g, salt 0.21 g

'The Creamy Swedish meatballs sounded really tasty, and turned out firm and meaty with a lovely flavour. I would perhaps add more seasoning next time I made them.'

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• Em's Recipes

  08 November 2007

  Em's Recipes rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I love this recipe. I've made it with lamb and pork, and yes I agree that a little extra seasoning to the meat is needed. I served it with steamed potato and peas. Yummy!

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• beth

  28 November 2007

  beth rated and commented on this recipe

  

  A little extra seasoning needed. Very quick and easy though. I make double the quantity of meatballs and put half in the freezer.

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• KarolasFaves

  13 December 2007

  KarolasFaves commented on this recipe

  I made this dish and had it with mashed potato, but I also had some with rice the next day. It's a fabulous recipe - quite simply ingredients but lots of taste and very hearty. The dill and cream really makes it special.

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• Zem

  02 February 2008

  Zem rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Tasted good but a little bland and nice big squeeze of lemon juice added a little extra zing.

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• tanzanitelilac

  23 March 2008

  tanzanitelilac rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I took the seasoning warnings on board and had a lovely meal. Thanks for the tips!

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• debellie4

  05 April 2008

  debellie4 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Very easy to make. My 7 year old can make these herself. Always empty plates.

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• katyrouth

  11 April 2008

  katyrouth rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I fry the onion till it's a little brown at the edges first, which ups the flavour slightly. Really unusual and moreish! I serve these with cranberry jelly, which goes really well...

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• Krissy

  13 April 2008

  Krissy rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Really like this one! We have it with tagliatelle which works really well!

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• yum yum

  19 April 2008

  yum yum rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This is a lovely realy lovely recipe but a few the meatballs crumbled in the pan however most survived and they were yummy.

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• lynette

  15 May 2008

  lynette rated and commented on this recipe

  

  really nice family recipe went well with tagliatelle children and adults enjoyed this one!!

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• rozmorgan

  01 June 2008

  rozmorgan rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Made this for boyfriend and room mate with tagliatelle. We used qourn meatballs. It was devoured almost before I had time to get myself a plate!

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• .:sarah:.

  05 June 2008

  .:sarah:. rated and commented on this recipe

  

  These were so delicious served with chips loganberry jelly and the ikea meatball sauce yummm

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• Potto1

  19 June 2008

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  My family and I did not like this at all...........

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• Lindsay1983

  26 July 2008

  Lindsay1983 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Absolutely amazing! Made it with pork, left the dill out and seasoned well. Very nice!

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• dylan0572

  17 October 2008

  dylan0572 commented on this recipe

  delicious with instant mash.

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• claire walton

  23 October 2008

  claire walton commented on this recipe

  I also fry the onion till it is brown and then add to the mince, I also add chopped garlic to it as well. At the end I remove the meatballs from the pan add a splash of sherry and simmer for 1 minute add the sour cream and serve over the meatballs.

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• Geordie Tyke

  04 November 2008

  Geordie Tyke rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Really tasty meatballs. I served with rice and mash and it was enjoyed by all my family. I would say that the cooking time needs to be extended quite a bit to ensure meat cooked properly. I finished them off under the grill for an extra bit of crispiness.

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Ingredients

• 1 onion , finely chopped
• 450g minced pork (or lamb)
• 1 egg yolk
• 3 sprigs dill , finely chopped
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3-4 tbsp soured cream

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Serves 4

Preperation and cooking times

Prep 5 mins

Cook 15 mins

Freeze raw meatballs only

Ingredients

• 1 onion , finely chopped
• 450g minced pork (or lamb)
• 1 egg yolk
• 3 sprigs dill , finely chopped
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3-4 tbsp soured cream

Per serving

236 kcalories, protein 29g, carbohydrate 3g, fat 12 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 0g, salt 0.21 g

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