Scandinavian Meatballs with Dill Sauce

Name: Scandinavian Meatballs with Dill Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8-10 servings.
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup shredded peeled apple; 1/2 cup chopped raisins; 1/2 cup cubed rye bread (1/4-inch cubes); 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1/4 cup chopped almonds, optional; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 pounds ground beef; SAUCE:; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups beef broth; 2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dill weed; 1 cup (8 ounces) plain yogurt; 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained

This recipe is handwritten in a cookbook that's used so often, I have to hold it together with rubber bands! The meatballs have appealing old-world flavor. —Linda Swanson, Riverside, Washington

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup shredded peeled apple
1/2 cup chopped raisins
1/2 cup cubed rye bread (1/4-inch cubes)
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped almonds, optional
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
SAUCE:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dill weed
1 cup (8 ounces) plain yogurt
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cream, apple, raisins, bread, onions, almonds if desired, salt and pepper. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well.
Shape into 2-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add the broth and dill. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in yogurt and water chestnuts. Serve with meatballs.