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Swedish Meatballs

Alton Brown

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Meatballs for All

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (138)

  • Cook Time:

    25 min

  • Level:

    Easy

  • Yield:

    approximately 30 meatballs, 4 to 6 servings

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30 min
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Total:
55 min
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Ingredients

  • 2 slices fresh white bread
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons clarified butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • A pinch plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 pound ground chuck
  • 3/4 pound ground pork
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Directions

Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.

Tear the bread into pieces and place in a small mixing bowl along with the milk. Set aside.

In a 12-inch straight sided saute pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and sweat until the onions are soft. Remove from the heat and set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the bread and milk mixture, ground chuck, pork, egg yolks, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, black pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and onions. Beat on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes.

Using a scale, weigh meatballs into 1-ounce portions and place on a sheet pan. Using your hands, shape the meatballs into rounds.

Heat the remaining butter in the saute pan over medium-low heat, or in an electric skillet set to 250 degrees F. Add the meatballs and saute until golden brown on all sides, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the meatballs to an ovenproof dish using a slotted spoon and place in the warmed oven.

Once all of the meatballs are cooked, decrease the heat to low and add the flour to the pan or skillet. Whisk until lightly browned, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually add the beef stock and whisk until sauce begins to thicken. Add the cream and continue to cook until the gravy reaches the desired consistency. Remove the meatballs from the oven, cover with the gravy and serve.

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  • recipe Swedish Meatballs
    SKY Morristown, NJ 11-08-2009

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    outstanding swedish meatball recipe

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I love swedish meatballs and it's so tough to find good ones - well these are so easy to make and so delicious I can have... them any time. Thanks Alton!Read more
  • recipe Swedish Meatballs
    Emily Chicago, IL 11-03-2009

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    Divine.

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    Easily one of my husband's favorites! My 2 year old daughter gets excited at the word "meatballs" because of this dish. I've... made them several times as they've become a staple in my house. Read more
  • recipe Swedish Meatballs
    Jessica San Diego, CA 10-18-2009

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    Pretty good

    Rated: 3 stars out of 5
    I made the meatballs substituted the pork for lamb. the meatballs themselves where quite tasty, but the sauce was just OK. I... had to add extra salt and pepper to add some flavor. I would probably make this dish again.Read more
  • recipe Swedish Meatballs
    Milene Brooklyn, NY 10-17-2009

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    Just OK

    Rated: 3 stars out of 5
    Just had this for dinner. Meatballs are ok... very moist. The sauce left a lot to be desired. Won't be adding this one to... my recipe box. Read more
  • recipe Swedish Meatballs
    Anna Saucier, MS 10-16-2009

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    Awesome as Ever Alton

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    Made it last night was Great!! Did ADD a little more spice.. but Yummmy!!!!
  • recipe Swedish Meatballs
    Kat Maple Plain, MN 10-16-2009

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    Meatballs were good, but ...

    Rated: 4 stars out of 5
    So, I made these meatballs for dinner tonight, the first time I've ever made Swedish meatballs. I didn't follow the recipe... exactly, but pretty close. The meatballs were really good !! The sauce however wasn't that great and as the evening went on I got an upset stomach. Instead of this sauce, next time, I'm going to make more of a cream of mushroom and sour cream sauce. Read more
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