Swedish meatballs

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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
  • 1 cup half and half cream
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 pound each ground beef, veal and pork
  • Gravy
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 can beef broth
  • 1/2 cup hot brewed coffee
  • Hot cooked egg noodles, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl combine bread crumbs and cream; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in egg, onion, parsley, salt, nutmeg and ginger. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1 in balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350 for 20 -25 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels.
Transfer meatballs to a greased 11 in x 7 in baking dish. Scrape pan dripping into a small saucepan, stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth and coffee. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered for 30 – 35 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with noodles if desired.