basic swedish meatballs

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1.5 pounds ground round
  • 1 - onion, grated
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 2 - eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups beef stock, unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry

How To Make basic swedish meatballs

  • Step 1
    Heat milk, do not boil.
  • Step 2
    In separate bowl combine beef, onion and spices.
  • Step 3
    Add flour slowly blending thoroughly.
  • Step 4
    Gradually mix in milk.
  • Step 5
    Add eggs and beat until mixture is light and puffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Cover and refrigerate 1/2 hour.
  • Step 7
    Then roll beef into 1-inch balls.
  • Step 8
    Brown meatballs under broiler.
  • Step 9
    Remove and set aside.
  • Step 10
    Add flour to broiler beef drippings and stir until smooth.
  • Step 11
    Gradually stir in beef stock and sherry; bring to boil.
  • Step 12
    Season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 13
    Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Step 14
    Add meatballs to sauce.
  • Step 15
    Simmer gently covered for 15 minutes.
  • Step 16
    Place in serving dish.

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