meatballs in buttermilk sauce
This recipe has been in our family for many years and I am uncertain of the origin. I can remember being served this flavorful dish many times as child and it remains a favorite today.
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- BUTTERMILK SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 - egg, beaten
How To Make meatballs in buttermilk sauce
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Step 1Preheat oven to 300 degrees
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Step 2Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, mil, salt, and pepper. Shape into balls. Fry on all sides in butter until brown. (You can choose to bake the meatballs, if you wish, but you may need to add additional fat to the pan for the sauce.) Place in a 2 to 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
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Step 3To make Buttermilk Sauce: Add the 2 tablespoons butter to pan drippings. Mix flour, sugar, and dry mustard and whisk into the butter, making a light roux. Gradually add the buttermilk. Stir over low heat until the sauce is smooth. Add the beaten egg and cook 1 minute longer. Pour over meatballs in the casserole dish.
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Step 4Bake in pre-heated oven for 30 minutes. Serve over rice or egg noodles.
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Category:
Beef
Category:
Casseroles
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Heirloom
Keyword:
#Meatballs
Keyword:
#family
Keyword:
#Kid Friendly
Ingredient:
Beef
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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