RECIPE: Swedish Meatballs with Gravy

 

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup dried bread crumbs
• 1 cup evaporated milk, divided
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk, divided
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Melt 3 tablespoons butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
2. In a separate medium bowl, combine the bread crumbs with 2 tablespoons of evaporated milk and stir, allowing the crumbs to absorb the milk. Add the ground beef, onion, egg, salt, ground black pepper and parsley to taste. Mix well and form into golf ball sized meatballs.
3. Heat remaining butter or margarine in the same skillet over medium to medium high heat and add the meatballs. Carefully shake the skillet to turn the meatballs, as needed. Saute for 10 to 15 minutes, or until meatballs are browned on all sides. Transfer the meatballs to a serving platter, reserving the liquid in the skillet. 
4. In a medium saucepan, combine the soups with the remaining evaporated milk. Cook on medium heat, stirring until smooth. Pour over the meatballs. Sprinkle with parsley.