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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Nutmeg and allspice give these meatballs a lovely flavor. Ingredients:
1 lb hamburger |
1/4 lb ground pork |
1 egg |
1/2 cup breadcrumbs |
1/2 cup milk |
1/2 cup onion, chopped and sauteéd |
2 teaspoons sugar |
1 1/4 teaspoons salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice |
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
3 tablespoons flour |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1 1/4 teaspoons salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
3/4 cup water |
3/4 cup cream, light |
cooked egg noodles (optional) |
Directions:
1. Sauteé chopped onions in 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy skillet until preferred softness is reached.
2. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, whisk egg.
3. Add bread crumbs and milk.
4. Whisk together and let stand for 10 minutes.
5. Add remaining meatball ingredients and mix well.
6. Form into balls about 3/4 inch in diameter.
7. In same skillet, melt an additional 2 tablespoons butter.
8. Brown meatballs on all sides.
9. Remove meatballs from skillet and place in a casserole dish.
10. Over medium heat, add the rest of the dry ingredients to the butter and drippings in the skillet, stirring well.
11. Slowly add the water and cream, stirring constantly.
12. Cook until thickened.
13. Pour gravy over meatballs in casserole.
14. Keep warm in a slow oven until ready to serve.
15. My family likes these served with hot buttered noodles, but they would go well with mashed potatoes, too.
16. Serve with a fresh green salad and/ or cooked broccoli for a lovely meal.
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