Mary Ann's Swedish Meatballs

 Mary Ann's Swedish Meatballs (Two versions)

We always used these for catering jobs in Maine and they are delicious!! It's from a handwritten recipe, so I'll try to cobble it together the best I can.  If you try it and I need to make corrections, please let me know!

Version #1:

1 pound ground beef

1 tsp salt

2 tbls cornstarch or potato flour

1/4 tsp ginger

1/8 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp pepper

1 egg

1 cup bread crumbs

2 cups milk

Mix all ingredients together, except for the milk; then slowly add milk little by little; you want the mixture sticky but not runny.  Roll into balls.  Broil about 5 minutes, turn all meatballs over.  Broil another 5 minutes.  Check for "doneness" and broil a few more minutes, if needed.

Version #2:

4 tbls butter (maybe this is for the gravy?)

6 tbls chopped onion

1 pound hamburger

1/4 pound ground pork

1/2 cups bread crumbs

1/2 cup milk

1 egg, beaten

2 tsp sugar

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp allspice

GRAVY:

3 tbls flour or cornstarch

1 cup water

1 cup cream

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 tsp sugar

In medium pot, melt butter; stir in flour or cornstarch, salt, pepper, and sugar.  Stir in the water and cream.  Cook over medium-medium high heat until is starts to thicken and bubble.  Reduce heat and stir for a few more minutes, until desired consistency is achieved.