SCANDINAVIAN MEATBALLS AND GRAVY

Steps:

• Melt 1 Tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet.
• Add the onion and saute for 1 to 2 minutes, until tender.
• In the large bowl of an electric mixer, combine the bread crumbs and water and let stand 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the beef, pork, salt, allspice, white pepper, and sugar.
• Beat on low speed until smooth.
• Turn the mixer to high speed and beat until the meat mixture is light and fluffy, about 10 minutes.
• (Meat will lighten in color during beating.) Dip 2 teaspoons in ice water.
• Using the spoons, shape the meat into tiny meatballs (they maybe slightly oval in shape).
• I just wet my hands and formed them by hand, or I use a small ice-cream scoop dipped in ice water.
• Melt the remaining butter in a frying pan and place over medium heat.
• Add the meatballs and brown on all sides, constantly shaking the pan so they brown evenly on all sides.
• Drain the meatballs on paper towels, then transfer to a serving platter and cover to keep warm.
• When all the meatballs are cooked, add the flour to the skillet and stir over medium heat until the flour is lightly browned.
• Slowly add the beef broth and cook, stirring, until gravy is thick and brown.
• Strain if desired.
• Pour the gravy over the meatballs and serve hot.
• 6 servings.
• Scandinavian Feasts.