Ann posted 04-10-98
Crockpot Swedish Meatballs
1 1/2 C. fresh bread crumbs
1 1/2 lbs. ground chuck
2 eggs
1 3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cardamom, optional
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 T. flour
1 C. milk or cream
1/2 lb. lean ground pork
1 med. onion, chopped fine
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
10 1/2 oz. can beef consommé or broth
2 T. butter, melted
1/4 tsp. allspice
Soak bread crumbs in milk 5 minutes in a large mixing bowl. Add beef, pork, eggs, onion, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, allspice, nutmeg and cardamom. Mix well. Shape in 1" balls.
Place on broiler pan, bake 15 minutes at 400.
Put browned meatballs in crock pot. Add 1/2 can beef consommé or broth, pepper and
remaining salt. Cover and cook on low 4-6 hours (high 2-3 hours).
To thicken gravy, turn crock pot to high. Combine butter and flour to make a smooth paste. Add paste to remaining 1/2 can consommé, pour in crock pot. Cook until thick, about 45 minutes.