SCANDINAVIAN MEATBALLS WITH DILL SAUCE

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This recipe is handwritten in a cookbook that's used so often, I have to hold it together with rubber bands! The meatballs have appealing old-world flavor. -Linda Swanson, Riverside, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup shredded peeled apple
1/2 cup chopped raisins
1/2 cup cubed rye bread (1/4-inch cubes)
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped almonds, optional
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
SAUCE:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dill weed
1 cup (8 ounces) plain yogurt
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cream, apple, raisins, bread, onions, almonds if desired, salt and pepper. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. , Shape into 2-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add the broth and dill. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in yogurt and water chestnuts. Serve with meatballs.

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