Scandinavian Meatballs
Source of Recipe
Scandinavian Cooking??
List of Ingredients
5 tablespoons butter -- up to 6 tablespoons total
1 tablespoon minced onion
2/3 cup soft bread crumbs
1 cup water
3/4 pound lean ground beef
1/4 pound ground pork -- lean
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups beef broth
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet. add the onion and cook until
softened, about 1 to 2 minutes. In a large bowl of an electric mixer,
combine the bread crumbs and water and let stand 1 to 2 minutes. Add the
beef pork, salt, allspice, white pepper, and sugar. beat on low speed until
smooth. Turn the mixer to high speed and beat until the meat mixture is
light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Dip two teaspoons in ice water. Using
the spoons to shape the meat into tiny meatballs (they maybe slightly oval
in shape). Melt the remaining butter in a frying pan and place over medium
heat. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides, constantly shaking pan so
they brown evenly on all sides. Drain the meatballs on paper towels, then
transfer to a serving platter and cover to keep warm. When all the meatballs
are cooked, add the flour to the skillet and stir over medium heat until the
flour is lightly browned. Slowly add the beef broth and cook, stirring,
until gravy is thick and brown. Strain if desired. Pour gravy over meatballs
and serve hot. Serves 6.
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