swedish meatballs

I found this recipe linked in a blog for women living overseas. It's not fully authentic, or so my Swedish soon-to-be roommate tells me, but I've made it for some hungry American guys who were thrilled with the results.

SWEDISH MEATBALLS
adapted from Damn Delicious

2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
1 onion, diced
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
½ cup oats
1 egg
¼ tsp ground allspice
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
salt and pepper, to taste
¼ cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup flour
4 cups beef broth
¾ cup cream

HEAT 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook, until translucent (about 2-3 minutes). Combine onion, ground beef, ground pork, oats, egg, allspice, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Using a wooden spoon or clean hands, stir until well combined. Roll the mixture into 1¼ to 1½ inch meatballs, forming approximately 24 meatballs.

COOK meatballs, in batches, in skillet with remaining 1 Tbsp of oil, until all sides are browned. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

MELT butter in the skillet. Whisk flour until lightly browned, stirring in any meatballs bits still in the pan, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef broth and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in cream. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in meatballs and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and thickened, about 8-10 minutes. Serve with potatoes.