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Swedish Meatballs

Classic Swedish meatballs made with a blend of ground chuck and pork, seasoned with allspice and nutmeg, served with a rich beef broth and cream gravy.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 slices fresh white bread
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons clarified butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Remove crusts from bread and soak bread in milk until saturated.
  3. Sauté onions in 1 tablespoon clarified butter until translucent; cool.
  4. In a bowl, combine ground chuck, ground pork, soaked bread, sautéed onions, egg yolks, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg; mix gently until combined.
  5. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake meatballs for about 25 minutes or until cooked through.
  7. In a skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons clarified butter over medium heat.
  8. Whisk in flour and cook until golden brown to make a roux.
  9. Gradually whisk in beef broth and bring to a simmer until thickened.
  10. Stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  11. Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and heat through before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, use a mix of ground chuck and pork. Baking the meatballs ensures even cooking and a tender texture. Serve with lingonberry jam for an authentic Swedish touch.

  • Author: Alton Brown
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Swedish

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 120