Meatballs
Lihapullat
(for four -
five persons)
- 500 g minced beef
- 1 dl fine
dry breadcrumbs or two slices of white bread
- 1 dl
cream
- 1 onion
- 1 tblsp
oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp
salt
- 1/4 tsp
allspice or white pepper
Gravy:
- 2 tblsp
fat
- 2 tblsp
flour
- 4 dl pan
juices
Mix
breadcrumbs with water and cream in a bowl. Let stand for a while. Finely chop
the onion and sauté in oil in a frying pan or microwave oven. Add the onion,
egg, seasonings and meat. Mix until smooth. Wet your hands and shape the mixture
into balls. Fry meatballs in hot fat on all sides. Small balls will be done in
3-5 minutes, larger ones 5-8 minutes.
To make
gravy, brown the flour lightly in fat. Add the liquid stirring all the time.
Add the cream and check seasonings. The gravy can be served separately or
poured over the meatballs. Serve with potatoes and grated carrots. Lingonberry
jam and gherkins also go well with the dish.