Swedish Meatballs

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Meatballs for All

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (153)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
approximately 30 meatballs, 4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
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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ALYSSA Edmond, OK 02-08-2010
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SO good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These meatballs were so moist and delicious! My boyfriend doesn't like onions so i cut the amount in 1/2 and grated them to... try to hide them from him...but he noticed their presence immediately and still said they were SO good! Next time i will leave the onion out all together and replace it with some garlic...great recipe, will definitely make again!!Read more
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Cheri San Ramon, CA 02-07-2010
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Absolutely the best
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these for a New Years Eve party and they were fabulous. My husband has been bugging me to make these again so I am... making today to take to a superbowl party. I forgot the cream in the gravy but no one knew and everyone was raving about how good they were so today I'll try to remember the cream! Thanks Alton for another fabulous recipe!Read more
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Darryl Worcester, MA 01-25-2010
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Easy and great taste
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Alton does it again.... try them, worth it!
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DJ Murfreesboro, TN 01-25-2010
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Finally found the meatballs of My Dreams
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Seriously. These are THE Swedish meatballs I've been searching for since junior high school. Our cafeteria cook was an... old-school chef from Sweden, and everyone looked forward to her Swedish meatballs every Tuesday. I admit I did change one thing-- I added one beef bouillon cube to the gravy. Other than that though, Alton's recipe is as close as I've ever come to the flavor and texture I remember so fondly.Read more
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Brian Sacramento, CA 01-21-2010
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These are just too easy and so perfect. Thanks Alton!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Wow, these were terrific!! The only thing I changed was I grated a whole onion instead of mincing it. This helped with the... texture and made it easier to keep the meatballs together. Perfect texture and excellent flavour. Thanks Alton!Read more
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Joshua Portage, MI 01-16-2010
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Awesome!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is my family's favorite recipe! It's hearty and full of flavor! It's also a fun recipe to make with the family as my... kids love to help roll out the meatballs. I would recommend this recipe to anyone and we plan to keep it in our family for a long time!Read more