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Meatballs and Gravy Recipe

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"CHRISTMAS was the time when our family forgot about the food budget and splurged on one special meal. I can still see Grandmother making dozens of these little meatballs! The hint of spices gives them a savory taste that makes them authentically Norwegian."

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Meatballs and Gravy Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

15 25 40

Ingredients

1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
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3 to 4 tablespoons butter
GRAVY:
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup milk or half-and-half cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the egg, milk, cornstarch, onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg, allspice and ginger. Add beef; mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs. (Mixture will be very soft. For easier shaping, rinse hands in cold water frequently.)
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs in butter, half at a time, for about 10 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove meatballs to paper towels to drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
For gravy, add butter to drippings. Stir in flour. Add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Return meatballs to skillet; heat through on low. Garnish with parsley if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3 each) equals 302 calories, 18 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 117 mg cholesterol, 712 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 25 g protein.

Originally published as Norwegian Meatballs in Reminisce Extra December 1993, p47

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Reviewed on May. 01, 2013 by barbaradell

this was a very good swedish meatball recipe. i goofed and forgot to add the onion to the meatballs, so i cooked them with the gravy and it was still delicious! the meat mixture is very wet, they went into the pan as meatballs but flatened out as they cooked. doesn't matter, they're little meatcakes. will definitely make again.

Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2012 by ekatiakarpova

Very good!

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2010 by kawslw2

we love this recipe- its even good to make as a meatloaf lol

Reviewed on May. 17, 2010 by nhmoose1

I made this tonight and my daughter and husband enjoyed it. I will definitely make it again.

Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2009 by kawslw2

this is a great recipe, i added some bread crumbs to the meatballs, and tripled the sauce,and served it all over egg noodles. my family said these were the best meatballs they have had.