Swedish Meatballs

 Meatballs:

1/2 c plain breadcrumbs

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp allspice

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 lb. ground pork

1 lb. ground beef

2 large eggs, lightly whisked

Gravy

8 Tbs butter, divided

8 Tbs flour

4 c beef broth

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1/4 tsp nutmeg

2/3 c heavy cream

1/2 tsp pepper

2 Tbs chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Serve with mashed potatoes (or egg noodles) and cranberry sauce.

In a medium bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, nutmeg, allspice, garlic powder, and salt.

Add the pork and beef to a large bowl.  Lightly whisk the egg, then add it to the bowl with the meat.  Lastly, add the breadcrumb mixture.  Use your hands to mix the meat and seasonings together until evenly combined, but avoid overmixing.  Divide and shape the meat into 32 meatballs, about 1.5 Tbs each.

Add 2 Tbs butter to a large skillet and heat over medium.  When the butter is melted and foaming, add the meatballs.  Cook for a minute or two on each side, or until well browned.  The meatballs do not to be cooked through at this point.

Remove the browned meatballs from the skillet.  Add the remaining 6 Tbs of butter and the flour.  Whisk the butter and flour together as the butter melts.  Cook the butter and flour mixture for about two minutes.  Slowly whisk in the beef broth, making sure to release all of the browned bits off the bottom of the skillet.  Allow the broth to come up to a simmer, at which point it will thicken.  Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, pepper, nutmeg, and heavy cream.  Taste the gravy and adjust the salt or seasonings to your liking.  Return the meatballs to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce.  Heat the meatballs over low, stirring occasionally, until heated through (about 5 minutes).

Serve the meatballs over mashed potatoes or egg noodles with a little chopped fresh parsley and cracked pepper for garnish.

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