SWEDISH MEAT BALLS
Reading edition
1 pound chopped beef 1 cup soft bread crumbs 1 cup rich milk 1 egg 2 medium onions, chopped 2 teaspoons salt ⅛ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1. Combine ingredients in order listed; mix thoroughly.
2. Melt 1 tablespoon each shortening and butter in skillet.
3. Form meat mixture into small balls about 1-inch in diameter using teaspoon (mixture is too soft to shape with fingers.)
4. Brown meat balls in hot fat, a few at a time; place in bowl until all have been browned. Add a little extra fat to skillet as needed.
5. To drippings in skillet add 1 cup water. Bring to boil. Blend 1 tablespoon flour with 2 tablespoons cold water; stir into gravy. Stir constantly until thickened.
6. Return meat balls to skillet. Cover; simmer gently ½ hour. Makes 8 servings.
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