Swedish Meatballs
1-1/4 lbs. lean beef (ground twice)
1 Tbsp. finely grated onion (optional)
2 eggs
2 slices white bread
3/4 cup milk
1/8 tsp. allspice
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
Soak bread in milk and mash. Add eggs, onion, spices, meat. Blend. Melt 2 teaspoons fat in heavy skillet. Brown meat which has been shaped into small balls. Remove to paper towel. Add 2 tablespoons flour to fat. Slowly add 1 cup water, stirring constantly. When this starts to thicken add 3/4 cup milk and salt and pepper to taste. Add meatballs. Cook slowly 20 minutes covered.
