Follow these steps for perfect results
eggs
lightly beaten
milk
whole
bread crumbs
dry
onion
finely chopped
salt
sugar
ground ginger
ground
nutmeg
ground
allspice
ground
pepper
ground
ground beef
extra-lean
ground pork
onion
finely chopped
butter
flour
all-purpose
beef broth
heavy whipping cream
cayenne pepper
ground
white pepper
ground
In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, bread crumbs, chopped onion, salt, sugar, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and pepper.
Let the mixture stand until the bread crumbs absorb the milk.
Add ground beef and ground pork; stir until well blended.
Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
Place the meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan.
Bake at 400°F (200°C) until browned and a thermometer reads 160°F (70°C), about 18 minutes.
Drain the meatballs and set aside.
For the gravy, sauté finely chopped onion in butter in a large skillet until tender.
Stir in flour and brown lightly.
Slowly add beef broth, cooking and stirring until the gravy is smooth and thickened.
Blend in heavy whipping cream, cayenne pepper, and white pepper.
Gently stir in the meatballs and heat through, but do not boil.
Expert advice for the best results
For extra flavor, brown the meatballs in the skillet before baking.
Use a blend of ground beef and pork for the best texture and flavor.
Add a splash of sherry or wine to the gravy for added depth of flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Meatballs can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen.
Serve meatballs over mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve with mashed potatoes
Serve with egg noodles
Serve with lingonberry jam
Light-bodied and fruity
Discover the story behind this recipe
Traditional Scandinavian comfort food.
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