Swedish-Style Mini-Meatballs

Flavorful pork meatballs seasoned with oregano and cumin, served in a simple garlic tomato sauce with melted cheese.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 455.1 kcals 1820.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 9.1 grams 36.5 grams
Fat 34.6 grams 138.2 grams
Protein 27.1 grams 108.4 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
tsp
250
ml
Passata
Pressed and sieved tomatoes
Dairy
1
piece
Egg Yolk
Free-range
50
g
Hard Cheese
Grated, such as Gruyère, Emmental, or Cheddar
GrainsCereals
1
tbsp
Plain Flour
Plus extra for dusting
Meat
500
g
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
Oregano
Dried
0.25
tsp
1
pinch
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
1
clove
Garlic
Crushed to a paste
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
For frying onions
15
ml
Olive Oil
For frying meatballs
15
ml
Olive Oil
For sauce
Vegetables
1
piece
Spanish Onion
Finely chopped

Steps

  • Heat 15ml of oil in a pan and fry onions for 3 minutes until soft.
  • Stir in oregano, celery salt, and cumin then remove from heat to cool.
  • Mix pork mince, onions, egg yolk, flour, and mustard in a bowl and season.
  • Roll the mixture into small walnut-sized balls on a floured surface.
  • Heat 15ml of oil and fry meatballs for 5 minutes until evenly browned.
  • Check one meatball to ensure the meat is brown and cooked through.
  • Place meatballs on a dish and keep them warm.
  • Heat 15ml of olive oil and fry garlic for 1 minute.
  • Add 250ml of passata, bring to a boil, and season to taste.
  • Spoon sauce over the meatballs and top with grated cheese.