Oh-So-Retro Swedish Meatballs
"<em><strong>Editor's Note: </strong>The next time you throw a party to celebrate a milestone birthday or anniversary, add a throwback feel to the festivities with these retro appetizers. The original recipe for Swedish meatballs may have been first created years ago, but they will still be the hit of any party — and it's likely you won't have any leftovers! The busy host or hostess will also appreciate the ease in which these appetizers are prepared, as the meatballs are cooked in a slow cooker ..."
INGREDIENTS
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Small to medium (2 to 3½ quart) slow cooker
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1 pound (500 g) lean ground beef, preferably sirloin
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1 cup (250 mL) fine dry bread crumbs
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1 onion, grated
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1 egg, beaten
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2 teaspoons (10 mL) finely grated lemon zest
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2 tablespoons (30 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
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½ teaspoon (2 mL) salt
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½ teaspoon (2 mL) allspice
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Freshly ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons (30 mL) olive oil
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3 tablespoons (45 mL) all-purpose flour
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½ tesapoon (2 mL) cracked black peppercorns
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2 cups (500 mL) beef broth, heated to the boiling point
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½ cup (125 mL) sour cream
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½ cup (125 mL) finely chopped dill fronds
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