Swedish Meatballs Low Carb

A suzanne Somers recipe for Somersizing. I have made this several times. It is good even if you aren't dieting!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 entrees

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  lb ground pork
• 1  large egg
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  cup onion, minced fine
• 1⁄2 cup  minced celery (I normally leave this out)
• 3  cups  beef stock
• 2  beef bouillon cubes
• 1  garlic clove
• 1  teaspoon allspice
•  salt and pepper
• 5  black peppercorns
• 8  ounces cream cheese

Directions

1. Mix meat and egg together, set aside.
2. Saute oil and onions until translucent, about 5 minute Add celery and cook 4 minute.
3. Meanwhile put the stock, bouillon and garlic in a pot and bring to a boil.
4. Add onion mixture, allspice and salt and pepper to the meat. Work well with your hands.
5. Form into 1 in balls and place on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. You should have about 30-40 meatballs.
6. Slowly add meatballs, 1 at a time to the boiling stock.Add peppercorns at this time.
7. Let meatballs cook 20 minute.
8. Remove meatballs with a slotted spoon and and set aside.
9. Strain the stock and put back into the pot over med-high heat. Reduce for 10 minute.
10. Turn off heat and add cream cheese, whisking until well combined.
11. Pour over meatballs.