Finnish Meatballs (Lihapyorykoita)

Finnish Meatballs (Lihapyorykoita)
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    246

Experience the comforting embrace of Finnish home cooking with these delectable meatballs. Infused with subtle spices and bathed in a creamy gravy, they're a delightful combination of savory and heartwarming.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    36 g
  • Cholesterol
    243 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    33 g
  • Saturated Fat
    29 g
  • Sodium
    1603 mg
  • Sugar
    10 g
  • Fat
    53 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, minced onion, egg, cream, salt, and allspice. Mix with your hands until just combined – avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender. Roll the mixture into spheres approximately the size of golf balls. (Approximately 10 minutes)

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, cook the meatballs until evenly browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Remove the browned meatballs to a plate, reserving the flavorful drippings in the skillet. (Approximately 20 minutes)

Image Step 03
03 Step

Recipe View Sift the flour into the skillet with the drippings and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour turns a light golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Then, stir in the cream until the gravy is smooth and thickened. If lumps persist, strain the gravy through a fine-mesh sieve. (Approximately 5 minutes)

Image Step 04
04 Step

Recipe View Return all the meatballs to the skillet and gently stir to coat them evenly with the gravy. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the meatballs are cooked through and the gravy has thickened further, about 15 to 20 minutes. (Approximately 20 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the meatball mixture.
Serve these Finnish meatballs with mashed potatoes (perunasose) and a dollop of cranberry sauce for a truly authentic experience.
A quarter of a dill pickle on the side provides a pleasant tangy contrast to the richness of the meatballs and gravy.

Norene Osinski

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 82 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Harry Dach

    I was a bit hesitant about the allspice, but it added such a unique and delicious flavor. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

  • Fay Kutch

    These meatballs are amazing! My family loved them, and the gravy was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely make them again.

  • Angelo Upton

    The gravy was a little tricky for me at first, but the tip about straining it was a lifesaver. The end result was perfect!

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