Pressure Cooker Swedish Meatballs
2022-03-14- Cuisine: Swedish
- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Advanced
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- Yield: 4
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 8m
- Ready In: 18m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
197 -
Carbohydrates
8 g -
Cholesterol
0 mg -
Fat
9 g -
Fiber
4.6 g -
Protein
21 g -
Saturated Fat
1.4 g -
Serving Size
1 -
Sodium
550 mg -
Sugar
1.3 g -
Trans Fat
7.6 g -
Unsaturated Fat
4.7 g -
Potassium
180 mg
Pressure cooker Swedish meatballs. Low carb and gluten-free Swedish meatballs: quick and easy to make, these meatballs are cooked in just minutes, and they taste delicious!
What is a Swedish Meatball and Why is it So Popular?
The Swedish Meatball is a popular dish in Sweden. It is made by cooking minced meat, onion, and other spices in a pressure cooker for about 15 minutes. The meatballs are then put in a saucepan with milk, bread crumbs, and eggs before being fried.
The meatballs are typically served with lingonberry jam, mashed potatoes, or lingonberry sauce.
What are the Different Methods to Prepare and Cook Swedish Meatballs in a Pressure Cooker?
The preparation of Swedish meatballs is not a difficult task and can be done with a few easy steps. The meatballs are made from ground beef, onions, and other ingredients that are mixed together.
The traditional cooking method for Swedish meatballs is to brown them in batches on the stovetop or in a pressure cooker. This method is time-consuming and requires constant attention.
The instant pot pressure cooker has been gaining popularity with its ability to cook food faster than traditional methods without compromising the quality of the dish.
Tips For How To Make The Perfect Gravy For Your Swedish Meatballs
The first step is to prepare the base of your gravy. You can do this by boiling water and adding a tablespoon of flour or cornstarch. This will help thicken your sauce.
Next, you need to add a few tablespoons of brown sugar and some salt.
The next step is to add in some beef broth or chicken broth (or both), and then finally, whisk in some milk until you get a nice thick sauce that coats the back of a spoon nicely. If you want to make it more savory, you can also add in some Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce at this point. Once all these ingredients have been incorporated into the gravy, it is time to add to your meat.
Pressure Cooker Swedish Meatballs
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Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 pound (480 g) ground pork
- 3/4 pound (360 g) ground beef
- 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (500 ml) low-fat beef broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tab;espoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
Method
Step 1
In a small mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Stir until crumbs are thoroughly moistened. Set aside until they absorb milk.
Step 2
Melt the butter in a pressure cooker turned to the sauté mode Add chopped onion and cook, stirring, until golden, for about 10 minutes. Transfer cooked onion and liquid to a large bowl. Cool for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Turn off a pressure cooker. Wipe out the cooker.
Step 4
Stir soaked breadcrumbs into the cooked onion. Add ground beef and pork, egg yolks, sugar, ground allspice, black pepper, nutmeg, and salt. Stir well. With dry hands, form into 12 2-inch(5 cm) balls.
Step 5
In the pressure cooker, combine beef broth, all-purpose flour, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Using a tablespoon, place meatballs in the bubbling sauce.
Step 6
Close the pot and lock the lid. Set the machine to cook at high pressure. Set the timer to cook for 10 minutes.
Step 7
Open the pressure cooker, using the Quick-release method. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cooked meatballs to a large bowl.
Step 8
Stir sour cream into the sauce. Turn the cooker off. Return meatballs to the pressure cooker, cover, and set aside for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.