Time/Life Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 tablespoons finely chopped onions
• 1 large boiled potato, , mashed to make 1 cup
• 3 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 3/4 cup light cream or heavy cream

Directions

1. 1

   In a small frying pan, melt the tbsp of butter over med heat; when foam subsides, add onions and cook for about 5 minutes until they are soft and translucent but not brown.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the onions, mashed potato, bread crumbs, meat, cream, salt, egg and parsley; knead vigorously with both hands or beat with a wooden spoon until all of the ingredients are well blended and the mixture is smooth and fluffy.

3. 3

   Shape into small balls about one inch in diameter.

4. 4

   Arrange meatballs in one layer on a baking sheet or flat tray, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour before cooking.

5. 5

   Over high heat, in a large heavy skillet, melt the 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp oil; when the foam subsides, add the meatballs, 8 to 10 at a time.

6. 6

   Reduce the heat to medium and fry balls on all sides, shaking pan almost constantly to roll the balls around in the hot fat to help keep their shape.

7. 7

   In 8 to 10 minutes the meatballs should be brown outside and show no trace of pink inside when one is broken open with a knife.

8. 8

   Add more butter and oil as needed to the skillet as you fry each batch, and transfer finished meatballs to a casserole dish and keep warm in a 200F oven.

9. 9

   If you want to make a sauce, the book recommends making one with the pan juices; here's how.

10. 10

    Remove pan from heat and pour off all fat; stir in 1 tbsp of flour.

11. 11

    Quickly stir in 3/4 cup of light or heavy cream and boil the sauce over medium heat for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it is thick and smooth.

12. 12

    Pour over meatballs and serve with noodles or potatoes.