Gugel Family Cookbook
...beloved recipes of the Gugel family
classic family favorites...
Served over buttered noodles
Swedish Meatballs
(from Mom's high school friend Emily)
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 cup soft bread crumbs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 2 Tbs. shortening
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 Tbs. flour
- 2 Tbs. cold water
- 1/2 pint sour cream
Mix meat, bread crumbs, milk, egg, onions, salt, nutmeg, and pepper in a large bowl and mix thoroughly, adding additional bread crumbs if the mixture is too moist.
Heat shortening in large skillet. Form meat mixture into 1” balls. Brown in skillet. Use more shortening as needed. Remove and keep warm.
Add hot water to drippings and bring to boil. Blend flour and cold water. Stir into hot mixture. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Add sour cream and blend well. Return meat to skillet. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
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