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Classic Swedish Meatballs

I'm a "Svenska flicka" (Swedish girl) from northwest Iowa, where many Swedes settled at the turn of the century. This recipe was given to me by a Swedish friend. It's obviously a 20th century version of a 19th century favorite, since back then they didn't have bouillon cubes or evaporated milk! I think you'll agree that these modern-day "Kottbullar" are very tasty. More Meatball Recipe

14 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Ingredients

2/3 cup evaporated milk
2/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon allspice
Dash pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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2 teaspoons butter
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Combine 2/3 cup evaporated milk, onion, crumbs, salt, allspice and
pepper. Add meat; mix well, chill. Shape meat mixture into 1-in.
balls.
In large skillet, brown meatballs in butter. Dissolve bouillon cubes
in boiling water; pour over meatballs and bring to boil over medium
heat. Cover; simmer for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, blend together cold water and flour. Remove meatballs from

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Classic Swedish Meatballs (continued)

Directions (continued)

skillet, skim fat from pan juices and reserve juices. Stir 1 cup
evaporated milk and flour/water mixture into pan juices in skillet;
cook, uncovered, over low heat, stirring until sauce thickens.
Return meatballs to skillet. Stir in lemon juice. Serve with cooked
noodles that have been tossed with poppy seeds and butter. Yield:
3-1/2 dozen 1-inch meatballs.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3 each) equals 130 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 297 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 10 g protein.