Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon [allspice]
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon [nutmeg] - Divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon [ground ginger] - Divided
  • a pinch of [ground cloves]
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups[ beef stock]
  • 1/4 cup milk (cream or half and half)
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instruction

  • Prepare: Mince of grate the onion, measure the spices, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 375 degrees,F.
  • Add the ground meat, onions, egg, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, cloves, and allspice to a large mixing bowl.
  • Use your hands or a wooden spoon to gently combine the mixture
  • Form the meatballs about 1 1/2 inches in size and place them on the parchment-lined baking sheet and bake them in the preheated oven.
  • While the meatballs are cooking, melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat and whisk in the flour to make a roux (thick paste).
  • Gradually stir in the broth until the sauce becomes thick; reduce the heat to low and add 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
  • Remove the meatballs from the oven and drain the fat from them by placing them on a plate lined with a paper towel.
  • Add the meatballs to the gravy and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. Stir in the cream and simmer for 5 minutes longer.