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MEATBALLS:
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/4 lb. ground pork sausage
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 cardamon
GRAVY:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can beef broth
- 1/2 cup half and half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent about 2-3 minutes.
- In a large bowl mix the sauteed onion, ground beef, ground sausage, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, salt, allspice, nutmeg, and cardamon. Using a wooden spoon stir until well combined. Roll the mixture into balls (about 1 1/2″, makes about 24 meatballs).
- In the skillet you cooked the onions in, add the meatballs in batches, and cook until all sides are browned, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same skillet, melt the 2 tablespoons butter with the drippings and brown bits. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef broth and half-and-half and continue whisking until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Add meatballs and gently toss until all the meatballs are coated.
- Place skillet in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
Notes
- The original recipe calls for dill in the meatballs and the sauce. I leave it out because while I like it, my husband prefers them without the dill. If you want to try them with the dill, just add 1/4 teaspoon to the meatball mixture and 1/4 teaspoon to the gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes