Nana Brown's Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb 10 ounces ground beef
• 5 slices bread (I like them a day old)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3/4 tablespoon salt
• 1 pinch pepper (black or white)
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice (do not forget this, it is what gives the meatballs their distinctive taste!)
• 1 egg
• 1 onion, minced fine
• 1-2 tablespoon flour or cornstarch
• Gravy Master (optional)
• beef, bullion powder (optional)
• 1-2 cup water

Directions

1. 1

   Wet bread with water until moist, but not soggy. I add it by spoonfuls.

2. 2

   Add ground beef and mix.

3. 3

   Add sugar, spices, egg, onion and mix well.

4. 4

   Form mixture into balls. I make them a bit bigger than a walnut. It's a good 2-bite size. I can usually get about 48 meatballs.

5. 5

   In batches, brown meatballs on all sides over medium-low heat.

6. 6

   Set aside meatballs, leaving pan on stove (you'll need it for gravy). I usually put them in a crock pot or chafing dish at this point.

7. 7

   Make Gravy!

8. 8

   Mix flour (or cornstarch) with 1/2 cup water. Mix well, so there are no lumps.

9. 9

   Over low heat, add 1 cup water to pan used to brown meatballs. Stir well, scraping up brown bits from pan.

10. 10

    Add flour/water mixture.

11. 11

    Continue to stir, adding water if needed until thickened. Should be just thick enough to glaze the meatballs.

12. 12

    Can also add 1 teaspoon of Gravy Master (or other browning agent) and/or 1 teaspoon beef bullion powder with flour mixture. I usually do.

13. 13

    When gravy is done, pour over meatballs and enjoy!