Swedish Meatballs
Hey Gang 🍳
This week, we’re taking a trip to Sweden—right from our kitchens! Together, we’ll be making mouth-watering Swedish Meatballs from scratch, and you’ll learn some awesome cooking skills along the way.
Cooking isn’t just about making food—it’s about getting creative and having fun in the kitchen. From mixing and rolling meatballs to stirring up a rich and creamy sauce, you’ll be a kitchen pro by the time we’re done. Let’s get cooking!
What Will You Learn?
- Mixing & Molding: You’ll mix all the meatball ingredients with your hands—get ready for some squishy fun!
- Chopping: chop herbs, giving your meatballs their fantastic flavor and moisture.
- Stirring & Simmering: You’ll learn to make a creamy, flavourful sauce that bubbles away as your meatballs bake.
- Creativity & Confidence: Feel free to switch things up—try turkey mince or chicken stock to give your dish a twist!
Cooking is like an adventure, and the best part is enjoying what you’ve created at the end! 😊
Fun Along the Way!
As the meatballs bake and the sauce simmers, your kitchen will be filled with delicious smells. And soon enough, you’ll get to enjoy your yummy meal!
Don’t forget to take a photo of your cooking creation and share it with us! We can’t wait to see what you and your family create in the kitchen.
Now that you know what we’re cooking and what you need, we can’t wait to see you in class! Grab your aprons and let’s dive into the kitchen together for a fun and tasty Swedish Meatball adventure!
Let’s get cooking!
Jolene and Lils x
Swedish Meatballs
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl To combine all the meatball ingredients.
- 1 Baking tray for the meatballs
- 1 Grater
- 1 set of measuring spoons
- Spoon or spatula for mixing
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 knife
- 1 Chopping board
- Measuring jug
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 800 g beef mince or try turkey mince 5 to 8 % fat
- 1 clove of garlic crushed
- 1 teaspoon Worcester sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Fresh parsley and thyme chopped
For the Sauce
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 clove of garlic crushed
- 100 g mushrooms sliced
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 beef stock cube in 300 ml water
- 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
- Side Dish: Fluffy rice to serve.
Instructions
Prepping the Ingredients
- Wash your hands and get ready!
- Grate the garlic
- Chop the parsley and thyme finely.
Making the Meatballs
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mince, garlic, Worcester sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, grated onion, parsley, and thyme.
- Use your hands to mix everything—don’t worry about getting messy!
- Roll the mixture into 12 small meatballs (about the size of a golf ball).
- Place each meatball into a mini muffin tin (or on a baking tray). Ask an adult to pop them in the oven at 180°C (fan) for 20 minutes.
Making the Sauce
- Chop the onion and slice the mushroom and grate the other garlic clove
- While the meatballs are baking, heat a little oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and garlic to soften, stirring occasionally.
- Toss in the mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until they shrink a little.
- Stir in the dijon mustard, then pour in the beef stock. Let it simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
- Bringing It All Together
- Once the meatballs are out of the oven, carefully place them into the sauce.
- Stir everything together and add a big dollop of creme fraiche to make it creamy and delicious.
- Serving (End of Class)
- Serve your meatballs with some fluffy rice and get ready to dig in!
Top Tip for Kids
- You can experiment with this recipe by using turkey mince instead of beef or swapping the beef stock for chicken stock. Have fun making it your own!
