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Apologies to a couple of cats called Meatball!
I had no idea that "bucatini" is a hollow spaghetti type pasta. I thought I was safe! A large portion but I got it down :))
OK, so they don't look nearly as pretty as the before shots since I stirred them up and got them out of their nice little rows. But they turned out very good regardless. If I was trying to be healthier, I would have cooked them slightly elevated, perhaps on my cookie cooling racks, to let the fat drip away.
Blogged about on wonderment.
Swedish Meatballs
recipe courtesy Food Network
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp minced onions
2/3 c. fresh bread crumbs
1 c. water
3/4 lb. lean ground beef
3/4 lb. lean ground pork
2 large egg yolks
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground allspice
4 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 c. beef stock
In a small, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add the onions and saute, stirring often until soft, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
In the large bowl of an electric mixer, combine the bread crumbs and water. Let stand until soft, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the reserved onions along with the beef, pork, egg yolks, salt, pepper, nutmeg and allspice. Beat on low speed until smooth. Turn the mixer to high speed and beat until the mixture is light in color and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Using 2 spoons dipped in cold water, shape the meat into 1-inch balls.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Cook the meatballs in batches of about 15 to 20 at a time and brown on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels before removing to a warmed serving platter. Cover to keep warm. When all the meatballs are cooked, reduce the heat to low and add the flour to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned. Slowly add the beef stock. Cook, whisking, until the gravy is thick and smooth. Strain, if desired. Pour the gravy over the meatballs and serve hot.
Meatballs in sauce (Spanish)
Albóndigas en salsa
www.cookipedia.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Alb%C3%B3ndigas_en_sa...
My second attempt at Swedish meatballs, or Scandinavian (from my Norwegian heritage). My grandmother's recipe:
Combine 2 pounds ground round and 1/4 pound suet with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and a little ginger. Add 1/2 cup boiled cream. Work well, the more the better. Shape into balls and boil in soup stock for a few minutes, then brown slightly in butter. Make gravy of a little stock in frying pan after frying meatballs.
My alterations:
No suet
Part ground beef, part ground pork
2% milk rather than boiled cream
Instead of boiling in stock and browning, I just put the stock in the fry pan. I've seen my grandmother do it both ways. You don't end up with browned meatballs this way, but it saves a step and a pot.
No gravy--I don't care for it.
Result--delicious. The only mistake was once again making my meatballs too large.
The recipe had the rough edges taken from a Rachel Ray recipe, but I added my own twists. The picture doesn't do much for how unbelievably awesome it was (especially those meatballs)...
As I was trying to get ready to head out to the grocery store, I realized it was quiet in the house.
I went to the living room where I found The Boy sitting on the coffee table (which is blocked by a gate -- don't ask) with my glass of water and today's quick snack of meatballs inside it.
Idle hands, you know ...
Yes, another trip to Ikea in Renton, Washington.
Kid's Meal from the Ikea Cafe - .99 Cents for 5 Swedish Meatballs, Fries, and a drink.
Comfort food extraordinaire! Totally nomable.
for a gapersblock.com/drivethru/2010/02/23/spaghetti_and_meatba... Gapers Block One Good Meal column