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German Meatballs and Gravy
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 8
These meatballs are in celebration of my heritage. I love making them for my family especially because they are a quick meal.—Marshelle Greenmyer-Bittner, Lisbon, North Dakota
Ingredients:
1 egg
3-1/2 cups milk, divided
1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 cup finely shredded uncooked peeled potatoes
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
hot mashed potatoes, optional
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/2 cup milk, Worcestershire sauce, shredded potatoes, onion, salt, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 48 balls.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook meatballs in butter in batches until no longer pink; remove and keep warm.
3. Stir flour into drippings until blended; gradually add the remaining milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return meatballs to the pan; heat through. Serve with mashed potatoes if desired. Yield: 8 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com