Recipes For 2004

Swedish Meatballs

1 T Shortening
1/3 c chopped onion
1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 1/2 c dried bread crumbs
2 eggs, beaten
1 T salt
1 T sugar
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp nutmeg
3/4 c water (or milk)
1/4 c melted shortening (use to brown meat balls)

Melt shortening in skillet. Add onion and sauté until tender. In bowl combine all ingredients, and shape into 1-1/2 inch balls and brown in melted shortening in hot skillet. Remove meat balls.

For the gravy...

3 beef bouillon cubes
3 c boiling water
5 T flour
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
3 bay leaves

Dissolve bouillon cubes in boiling water. Blend flour into remaining fat in skillet. Add bouillon and lemon juice. Stir until thickened. Add bay leaves and browned meat balls. Cover and cook slowly 1 hour.

Serves 8