Swedish Meatballs

Alton Brown

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Great Balls of Meat

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Total Time:
55 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Yield:
approximately 30 meatballs, 4 to 6 servings
Level:
Easy
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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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  • on January 30, 2012

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    This was a great recipe. I thought it had great flavors and was the right texture of the gravy. Very good!

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  • on January 25, 2012

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    This is a WONDERFUL recipe! Bland sauce? NO! I have a hearty palate and love flavorful foods. The key is to cook the meatballs in the pan and use those delicious crusty pieces to flavor the sauce. I added NO additional seasoning but did make these adjustments: added a SPLASH (literally of red wine and substituted sour cream for the heavy cream. That was it!!!

    For the reviewer who was livid (just don't understand that, but... about the meatballs being undercooked - the cook time is approximate and it's important to check the meatballs to be sure they are thoroughly cooked. I kept them warm in the oven while cooking the rest of the meatballs and the sauce.

    We served them over perogies - a goofy request by my 17 year old some time ago that has become a family favorite for a comfort-food meal. Perfect for a cold night!!

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  • on January 15, 2012

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    My family really enjoyed this dish. Perfect on a snowy, winter night. I doubled the pepper, nutmeg, and allspice. The flavor was still subtle, yet tasty.

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