NORWEGIAN MEATBALLS AND RICE

Norwegian Meatballs and Rice image

Provided by Kat Ryan

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 slice white bread
3/4 c hot milk
1 lb extra lean, ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork or ground turkey
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp allspice, ground
1/2 c chopped onion
1-2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
4 Tbsp butter
4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp beef boullion base
2 1/2 c boiling water

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, soak the bread in hot milk until absorbed, completely. Add all remaining ingredients; mix well.
2. Shape into 1 inch balls. Brown meatballs in a large non-stick skillet, add a little oil if necessary to keep meatballs from sticking to the pan.
3. Drain; place meatballs in a large casserole dish. Preheat over to 350 degrees.
4. To make the gravy, melt 4 tbsp of butter in a medium saucepan. Stir in 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour. Mix 2 tsp beef bouillon base into 2 1/2 c boiling water. Mix into flour mixture. Cook and stir until thickened.
5. Pour over the meatballs and bake for 30 minutes.
6. Serve over hot cooked rice or cooked egg noodles.