Swedish Meatballs

From the Kitchens of Amy & JJ

The Swedes have given the world a lot. Especially meatballs. The term meatball is great…but SWEDISH MEATBALLS are the best of the best. This recipe dates back to the 1970s and will delight anyone looking to warm up a winter night.
Swedish Meatballs
Ingredients:
1 Cup Bread Crumbs
1/3 Cup Milk
1/4 Cup Minced Onion
1 lb Ground Beef
1 Egg, Slightly Beaten
1 1/2 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 Tblspn Butter
2 tsp Flour
1 Cup Hot Water
1 Bouillon Cube
1/2 Cup Milk
1/2 cup light cream

Soak bread crumbs in 1/3 cup milk. Add onion, meat, egg and seasonings – mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls. Saute in butter until lightly browned. Remove meat, add flour to fat and blend. Add water, bouillon cube, 1/2 cup milk and cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until sauce is smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes. Add meatballs, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Serves four.

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