Name: Spicy Meatballs with Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 1/3 cup (75 g) butter; 4 tsp brown sugar; 4 tsp sweet paprika; 4 tsp chili powder; 2 tsp dry mustard; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 3/4 lb (340 g) lean ground beef; 3/4 lb (340 g) lean ground pork; 1/2 cup (65 g) breadcrumbs; 3 tbsp (45 ml) milk; 1 egg; 1/4 cup (35 g) unbleached all-purpose flour; 2 cups (500 ml) beef broth; 1 tsp cornstarch; 1 cup (250 ml) milk; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp flour; 1 1/2 cups (150 g) yellow cheddar cheese, grated; A few drops yellow food colouring (optional); A few drops red food colouring (optional)

Preparation

- In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, brown the onion in 1 tbsp of the butter. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large bowl. Let cool.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and spices. Reserve 1 tbsp of the mixture for the pan sauce.
- Add the ground beef and pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg and spice mix to the onions. Season with salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Shape each meatball with about 1 tbsp of the mixture. Set aside on a plate. You should end up with approximately 50 meatballs.
- In the same non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, brown the meatballs, half at a time, in ¼ cup (55 g) of the butter until nicely browned on all sides. Set aside on another plate.
- 6. Sprinkle the flour over the hot fat in the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the mixture turns golden brown. Whisk in the broth and reserved spices and bring to a boil. Add the meatballs. Cover and gently simmer for about 5 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked and the sauce thickens. Keep warm.
Cheese Sauce
- In a bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the milk. Set aside.
- In a small pot over medium heat, melt the butter with the flour, stirring with a whisk. Cook for 1 minute. Add the milk mixture and bring to a boil, whisking continuously. Add the cheese and stir until melted. Adjust the seasoning. If desired, add a few drops of food colouring to give the sauce an even deeper orange hue.
- To serve, place the meatballs in bowls. Drizzle with the cheese sauce.

Spicy Meatballs with Cheese Sauce

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