Vintage 1950s Food

Something Special for the holidays.

Swedish Meatballs had to be on the buffet table every holiday throughout the years. The meatballs were a huge hit and everyone loved them with the delicious sauce that is served with them.

Swedish Meatballs

1 lb chopped beef                                   1/4 tsp pepper

1 cup soft bread crumbs                         1/4 tsp nutmeg

1 cup milk                                                Fat

1 egg, well beaten                                  1 cup hot water

2 medium onions chopped                     1 Tbsp flour

2 tsp salt                                                 1 Tbsp cold water

                                           Cooked hot rice

Put the first 8 ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Heat 2 tbsp fat in a large skillet. Form mixture into 1-inch balls using a teaspoon, drop into a skillet (a few at a time) to brown. Remove and keep in a warm place. Continue until all meatballs are browned. Use more fat if needed.

Add hot water to the drippings in skillet and bring to a boil. Blend flour with cold water. Stir into hot mixture, cook until thickened stirring constantly. Return meat to skillet. Cover, simmer for 30 minutes. Arrange hot cooked rice on a platter, pour meatballs and gravy over rice. Serves 6