Total Time

　　30 minutes

　　This classic goes best with a tart berry sauce.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

　　1 pound ground beef

　　3/4 cup bread crumbs, soaked in 1/2 cup milk

　　1 egg

　　1 teaspoon kosher salt

　　1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

　　1 small onion, grated and drained

　　1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

　　1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

　　4 tablespoons butter

　　1 1/2 tablespoons flour (any kind)

　　1 cup chicken broth

　　1/2 cup sour cream

　　Lingonberry or cranberry sauce (optional)

　　

Step 1

1. Combine the first 8 ingredients. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls.

　　

Step 2

2. Place 3/4 of the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs for about 10 minutes.

　　

Step 3

3. Remove them and most of the fat. Stir the flour and the remaining butter into the pan.

　　

Step 4

4. Add the broth. Simmer until it thickens, about 2 minutes.

　　

Step 5

5. Strain it with a sieve to remove clumps. Return it to the pan.

　　

Step 6

6. Reduce heat to low; stir in the sour cream.

　　

Step 7

7. Return the meatballs to the pan for 1 minute. Serve with the berry sauce.