Swedish Meatballs

Submitted by: Megan	Country: U.S.A.
Category: Home/Stews & Casseroles
Quantity: 48 small meatballs	Preparation time: 0:10 hr. Cooking time: 0:15 hr.

Ingredients

2 lb	ground beef	1 kg
1-1/2 cups	fine bread crumbs	375 mL
1 tsp	salt	5 mL
	pepper to taste
1/4 cup	milk	60 mL
1/4 cup	applesauce	60 mL
2	eggs, beaten	2
1 tsp	minced onion	5 mL
1/4 tsp	nutmeg	1 mL
3 tbsp	butter	45 mL
2 cups	water or chicken stock	500 mL

Directions

Combine ingredients except butter, mix well and form into 48 small balls. Brown in butter, then add water or chicken stock to simmer. Cook, covered, for 15 minutes.

Serve over rice or noodles.

Chef's Note

These meatballs freeze well.