Spicy Meatballs with Cheese Sauce | RICARDO

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)