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Swedish Meat Balls

3 star rating
 

 

A mixture of ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, milk, nutmeg, ginger and allspice is formed into balls. After browning, the meatballs finish cooking in a cream gravy made with evaporated milk.
 

Ingredients

  • Cream Gravy Ingredients:
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • Meatballs Ingredients:
  • 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 cups soft bread crumbs, soaked in
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tbsp. margarine
 
Method

Cream Gravy: In large skillet, dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Mix flour with milk. Add gradually to bouillon. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; set aside. Meatballs: Blend ground beef with milk-soaked bread crumbs. Add seasonings. Add egg. Form into small balls, about the size of walnuts. Brown meatballs in 2 tablespoons of margarine. Drop into cream gravy. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, until done. Gravy may be seasoned with 1/4 teaspoon salt, paprika, and brown sugar, as desired.

 

Notes:

 

Number of Servings: 8

 

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