Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb
• 1/2 cup light cream
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 lb ground chuck
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons onions, chopped (and-or 2 crushed garlic cloves)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. 1

   Mix the breadcrumbs, cream and water.

2. 2

   Set aside for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Mix the beef, salt, allspice and onion. Gradually add the breadcrumbs, then the egg. Blend well.

4. 4

   Shape into balls.

5. 5

   Heat part of the butter in a skillet.

6. 6

   Add 10 to 15 meatballs.

7. 7

   Fry over moderate heat until the meatballs are browned and cooked through.

8. 8

   Transfer to a serving dish and keep hot while frying the remaining meatballs.