DAD'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS

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My father used to make these tender meatballs every year for Christmas when I was a kid. Now I carry on the tradition, and everyone still loves them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/4 cup butter, cubed
DILL CREAM SAUCE:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill seed

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef and pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet, cook meatballs in butter in batches until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove and keep warm., In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients until blended. Stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 37g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 1146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.