Swedish Meatballs with Dairy-Free Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 0.5 lb Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.5 tsp Allspice
• 0.25 tsp Nutmeg
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 4 oz Dairy-free cream cheese
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Water

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 1 lb ground beef, 0.5 lb ground pork, 0.5 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 0.5 medium onion (finely grated), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 0.5 tsp allspice, 0.25 tsp nutmeg, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper.
2. 2Mix the ingredients thoroughly with your hands until everything is well combined.
3. 3Roll the meat mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
4. 4Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (about 375°F or 190°C).
5. 5Carefully place the meatballs into the hot skillet, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Brown the meatballs on all sides for about 5-7 minutes, until they have a nice brown crust. Remove the browned meatballs from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
6. 6Pour the 2 cups of vegetable broth into the same skillet. Add the 4 oz dairy-free cream cheese and whisk continuously over medium heat (about 300°F or 150°C) until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
7. 7In a small bowl, whisk together the 1 tbsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp water until no lumps remain, creating a slurry. Pour this slurry into the simmering sauce in the skillet. Continue to stir constantly over medium heat (about 300°F or 150°C) for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
8. 8Gently return the browned meatballs to the skillet with the thickened sauce. Reduce the heat to low (about 250°F or 120°C), cover the skillet, and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 10-15 minutes. The meatballs are cooked through when they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
9. 9Serve the Swedish meatballs and dairy-free cream sauce hot.

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