Serve these saucy meatballs over noodles or with mashed potatoes.
| INGREDIENTS: 1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs 2/3 cup half-and-half, light cream, or milk 1 slightly beaten egg 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup finely snipped parsley 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 3/4 lb. lean ground beef 1/2 lb. ground veal 1/4 lb. ground pork 2 Tbsp margarine or butter 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 2/3 cup half-and-half, light cream, or milk 1-1/4 cups water 1 tsp instant beef bouillon granules 1/2 tsp instant coffee crystals |
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1.- In a mixing bowl soak the bread crumbs in 2/3 cup half-and-half for 5 minutes. Add egg, onion, parsley, salt, ginger, and nutmeg. Add ground meats; mix well. Shape into 1- to 1-1/4-inch meatballs.
2.- In an ungreased shallow baking pan bake meatballs in a 350° F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160° F. Drain well on paper towels.
3.- Meanwhile, melt margarine or butter in a large skillet. Stir in flour. Stir in the remaining half-and-half, the water, bouillon granules, and coffee crystals. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add meatballs to skillet and heat through, about 1 minute.
YIELDS: 8 Servings
NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING:
Calories ___________ 270 Sodium __________ 399 mg Total Fat ___________ 16 g Carbohydrate ______ 9 g Saturated Fat ________ 7 g Protein ___________ 21 g Cholesterol _________ 110 mg