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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By PeaJesDad
Tustin, CA
on May 20, 2012
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Made this a couple of times now. Really pretty good and easy to do. Always a hit! Well done Alton!
By ngershon1
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on May 03, 2012
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Our neighbor, Jim (of Norwegian heritage, makes his own Swedish Meatball recipe every Christmas. Preceded by a few blasts of Aquavit, it's is delicious. I was recently at an Ikea and had their version of the meatballs and found them seriously wanting. I decided to make my own and started with Alton's recipe. Not bad - better than Ikea not as good as Jim's.
By Gypsy RedHeart
Kalispell, Montana
on May 02, 2012
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I made this for my picky eater husband. It was amazing, and it is now in our monthly dinner menu. He loved it! I followed the recipe to the end. I used fresh pasta, and a fresh salad as side dish. Thank you!
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