Russian Meatballs in Vodka

Submitted by KittyKitty

"Great appetizer, with vermouth and vodka.I really don't know how authentic this is, my mom makes it the holidays."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs hamburger
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 2 cups cracker crumbs
• 1⁄2 lb ground lean pork
• 1 cup milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon rind
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup dry vermouth
• 2 ounces good russian vodka

directions

1. Mix well and let stand for 1 hour, then form into small balls.
2. Brown in a skillet in drippings along with 3 cups thinly sliced onions for about 15 minutes. Remove from pan.
3. To the drippings, add 1 cup sour cream and thicken with 2 tablespoons flour and 1 can condensed beef bouillon; cook until blended, then add onions and meat balls.
4. Blend in 1/2 cup dry vermouth and 2 ounces vodka.