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How to Make Chef John's Swedish Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Swedish meatballs are a beloved comfort food that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or even a party dish. This classic dish is made with tender, juicy meatballs coated in a rich and creamy gravy, and is typically served over a bed of buttery egg noodles or mashed potatoes. In this recipe, we'll be showing you how to make Chef John's famous Swedish meatballs, which are sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fine salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup plain bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pound ground beef chuck
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 ¼ cups beef broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Make meatballs: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and salt in hot butter until onion turns translucent, about 6 minutes.
  • Transfer onion mixture to a large bowl. Stir in eggs, bread crumbs, milk, black pepper, nutmeg, allspice, and cayenne. Mix in ground beef and pork until well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Make gravy: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; whisk in flour and cook until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Slowly whisk in beef broth. Increase heat to medium-high, whisk in cream, and bring to a simmer. Stir in sugar and Worcestershire. Simmer until slightly thickened, 6 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • Roll 2 to 3 tablespoons meatball mixture into a ball using wet hands; repeat with remaining meatball mixture. Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and cooked through, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Transfer meatballs to gravy and cook over medium-low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    479 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 194mg
    • Sodium: 1206mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 429mg

    Categories

    Comfort food recipes
    Swe recipes
    Meat recipes
    Appetizer recipes
    Party food recipes