Karen Lindblom Apfelbeck SWEDISH MEATBALLS Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs, about 3 slices bread 1 tablespoon dried minced onion or 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 3/4 cup milk 2 pounds ground beef 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons flour 1 can (10 1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth 1 cup half-and-half or light cream Directions: In a large mixing bowl combine bread crumbs, onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg and 3/4 cup milk. Let milk soak into crumbs for a few minutes. Gently stir in ground beef until well blended; form into balls about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. In a large skillet, heat oil and butter. Brown meatballs in butter and oil. Remove with a slotted spoon to a 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of drippings from the skillet; stir flour into drippings. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Stir in beef broth and cream. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and boils for a minute. Pour over Swedish meatballs in baking dish. Bake Swedish meatballs at 325° for 35 to 45 minutes. Serve over buttered egg noodles.
Posted on: Sun, 20 Oct 2013 02:16:19 +0000
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