Finnish Meatballs

Prep Time: 60min
Cook time: 20-30min
Serves: 8 to 10 people 
== Description ==
Small 1½ inch tasty balls of meat
== Ingredients ==
* ¾ cup milk
* 3 slices white bread, crusts removed
* 6 ounces mild and buttery Gouda-style cheese
* 1½ cups loosely packed fresh parsley, finely minced
* ¾ cup finely minced onion
* 2 eggs
* 2 teaspoons salt
* ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
* ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 tablespoon ground allspice
* 1 pound lean ground beef
* 1 pound ground pork
* ½ cup flour
* ¾ cup chicken or beef broth
* ¼ cup vegetable oil, or as needed
* ½ cup heavy cream
== Directions ==
# In a bowl, warm milk in a microwave until just steaming.
# Remove from heat and press bread into the milk; set aside.
# Grate cheese on large holes of a box grater and place in a large bowl.
# Add parsley, onion, eggs, salt, both peppers and allspice.
# Stir well to combine.
# Add ground beef, ground pork and milk-soaked bread (discard the milk).
# Knead by hand until well-blended.
# Spread flour on a plate.
# Roll meat mixture into 1½-inch balls, and roll in flour to coat.
# Place a Dutch oven over very low heat, and add broth.
# Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
# Working in batches, add enough meatballs to loosely fill pan.
# Sear for about 1 minute, then shake the pan to turn meatballs.
# Continue until well-browned on all sides, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
# Transfer meatballs to Dutch oven and allow them to gently simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring carefully from time to time.
# Add cream and turn the heat off.
# Mix gently.
Category:Meatball Recipes
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Category:Ground beef Recipes
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