# Swedish Meatballs

<div data-en-clipboard="true" data-pm-slice="1 1 []" id="bkmrk-source%3A-serious-eats">**Source**: [Serious Eats](http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/12/the-best-swedish-meatballs-recipe.html)</div><div id="bkmrk-modified-by%3A-michael">**Modified By:** Michael D'Attilo  
  
</div><div id="bkmrk-yield%3A-makes-40-to-5"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI';">**Yield:** Makes 40 to 50 meatballs, serving 4 to 6 as a main course or 10 to 12 as an appetizer</span></div><div id="bkmrk-prep%2Fcook-time%3A-1-ho">**Prep/Cook Time:** <span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI';">1 hour 30 minutes</span></div><div id="bkmrk-"></div><div id="bkmrk-ingredients-%28meatbal">**Ingredients (Meatballs)**</div><div id="bkmrk-3-oz-%2880g%29-fresh-whi">3 oz (80g) fresh white bread, crusts removed, bread cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 3/4 unpacked cups)</div><div id="bkmrk-1%2F2-cup-%28120ml%29-milk">1/2 cup (120ml) milk  
  
</div><div id="bkmrk-2-tbsp-%2830g%29-unsalte">2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter,</div><div id="bkmrk-1%2F2-medium-onion%2C-mi">1/2 medium onion, minced or grated, (for cooking)  
  
</div><div id="bkmrk-1-lb-%2B-4-oz-%28560g%29-g">1 lb + 4 oz (560g) ground beef chuck (about 20% fat)</div><div id="bkmrk-12-oz-%28340g%29-ground-">12 oz (340g) ground pork (about 25% fat)</div><div id="bkmrk-1%2F2-medium-onion%2C-mi-0"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI';">1/2 medium onion, minced or grated, (raw)</span></div><div id="bkmrk-4-tsp-%2818g%29-kosher-s">4 tsp (18g) kosher salt, plus more for seasoning</div><div id="bkmrk-2-large-eggs">2 large eggs</div><div id="bkmrk-1%2F4-tsp-ground-white">1/4 tsp ground white pepper, plus more for seasoning</div><div id="bkmrk-1%2F8-tsp-ground-allsp">1/8 tsp ground allspice  
  
</div><div id="bkmrk-canola-or-vegetable-">Canola or vegetable oil, for frying  
  
</div><div id="bkmrk-ingredients-%28sauce%29">**Ingredients (Sauce)** </div><div id="bkmrk-3-tbsp-%2845g%29-unsalte">3 tbsp (45g) unsalted butter</div><div id="bkmrk-3-tbsp-%2845g%29-flour">3 tbsp (45g) flour</div><div id="bkmrk-2-cups-%28480ml%29-low-s">2 cups (480ml) low-sodium chicken broth *(Swanson tends to work well)*</div><div id="bkmrk-1-tsp-%285ml%29-soy-sauc">1 tsp (5ml) soy sauce</div><div id="bkmrk-1%2F2-tsp-apple-cider-">1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar</div><div id="bkmrk-minced-flat-leaf-par">Minced flat-leaf parsley, to garnish   
  
</div><div id="bkmrk-buttered-boiled-yuko">Buttered boiled Yukon Gold potatoes and lingonberry jam, for serving (optional)  
  
</div><div id="bkmrk-instructions">**Instructions**</div><div id="bkmrk-in-a-medium-bowl%2C-co">In a medium bowl, combine bread with milk, tossing to coat. Let stand until bread is completely softened and most of the milk has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.  
  
</div><div id="bkmrk-meanwhile%2C-in-a-smal">Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt 2 tablespoons (30g) butter over medium-high heat. Add half of minced onion and cook, stirring, until onion is golden and tender, about 7 minutes.  
  
</div><div id="bkmrk-in-a-stand-mixer-fit">In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a food processor, combine ground beef, ground pork, soaked bread and any remaining milk, cooked onion, remaining raw onion, 4 teaspoons salt, eggs, white pepper, and allspice. Starting on low speed and increasing to medium-high, beat mixture until ingredients are thoroughly combined, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.  
  
</div><div id="bkmrk-line-a-baking-sheet-">Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dipping your hands in water as needed to prevent meatball mixture from sticking, roll roughly tablespoon-sized portions of meatball mixture into balls slightly smaller than golf-ball size. Transfer to lined baking sheet.  
  
</div><div id="bkmrk-set-a-rack-over-a-cl">Set a rack over a clean baking sheet and heat oven to 200°F (90°C). Heat about 1/2 inch oil in a wide skillet to 350°F (177°C). Working in batches, lower meatballs into oil and fry, turning until well browned all over, about 2 minutes. Transfer browned meatballs to rack and keep warm in the oven.  
  
</div><div id="bkmrk-in-a-medium-saucepan">In a medium saucepan, melt remaining 3 tablespoons (45g) butter over medium-high heat until foamy. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking, until raw flour smell is gone, about 3 minutes. Whisk in chicken stock, bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer, and cook until thickened, about 3 minutes. Whisk in soy sauce and cider vinegar. Season with salt and white pepper.  
  
</div><div id="bkmrk-add-meatballs-to-gra">Add meatballs to gravy and stir to coat. Simmer until meatballs are heated through. Serve right away with buttered potatoes and lingonberry jam, or speared with toothpicks as an hors d'oeuvre.  
  
</div><div id="bkmrk-to-reheat%3A-store-mea">To reheat: store meatballs and gravy separately. Heat gravy on stove top until warm; heat meatballs in a covered container at 350 degrees until warm, uncovering for past 2-3 minutes.  
  
  
</div><div id="bkmrk-cost-breakdown">**Cost** **Breakdown**</div><div id="bkmrk-swedish-meatballs---">Swedish Meatballs -- ~$17.65 (2-3 full meals for 1 person; 10-12 appetizers)</div><div id="bkmrk-%7E4-slices-bread-%2816-">~4 slices bread (16 slices for $2.99) -- ~$.75</div><div id="bkmrk-1%2F2-cup-milk-%281%2F2-ga">1/2 cup milk (1/2 gallon for $3.99) -- ~$.25</div><div id="bkmrk-5-tbsp-unsalted-butt">5 tbsp unsalted butter (32 tbsp for $4.79) -- ~$.75</div><div id="bkmrk-1-medium-onion-%281-fo">1 medium onion (1 for ~$1.08) -- ~$1.08</div><div id="bkmrk-1.25-lb-ground-beef-">1.25 lb ground beef chuck ($5.59/lb) -- ~$7.00</div><div id="bkmrk-.75-lb-ground-pork-%28">.75 lb ground pork ($3.99/lb) -- ~$3.00</div><div id="bkmrk-2-large-eggs-%281-doze">2 large eggs (1 dozen for $4.39) -- ~$.73</div><div id="bkmrk-canola-oil-%28small-bo">Canola oil (small bottle for $2.59) -- $2.59</div><div id="bkmrk-2-cups-low-sodium-ch">2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (32oz for $2.99) -- ~$1.50</div><div id="bkmrk-1-tsp-%285ml%29-soy-sauc-0">1 tsp (5ml) soy sauce -- negligible</div><div id="bkmrk-1%2F2-tsp-apple-cider--0">1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar – negligible</div><div id="bkmrk-1%2F4-tsp-ground-white-0">1/4 tsp ground white pepper -- negligible</div><div id="bkmrk-1%2F8-tsp-ground-allsp-0">1/8 tsp ground allspice – negligible</div><div id="bkmrk-3-tbsp-%2845g%29-flour--">3 tbsp (45g) flour -- negligible</div><div id="bkmrk-4-tsp-kosher-salt---">4 tsp kosher salt -- negligible</div>