Meatballs in Dill Sauce

This recipe comes from Melting pot Potluck. It was put together to announce the arrival of a new pastor and his wife. Origin: Sweden.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 recipe

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  salted  cracker crumb
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1  beaten egg
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  tablespoon  minced onion
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 lb ground pork
• 1⁄2 lb  ground veal
• 1⁄3 cup  cooking oil
• 3  tablespoons shortening
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 10 1⁄2 ounces beef broth
• 1⁄2 cup  light cream
• 1  teaspoon  chopped fresh dill

Directions

1. Mix crumbs and milk and let soften. Add egg, salt, pepper, onion, nutmeg, and meat. Blend gently but well, and form into small (1") balls. Saute in oil until brown. Remove from pan and set aside. Discard oil. Make sauce in same pan. Melt shortening; blend in flour. Cook slightly but do not let brown. Stir in broth and cream. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and satiny. Add salt and pepper. Stir in dill. Add meatballs and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with hot noodles.