1 lb. Ground beef
½ lb. Ground pork
1/3 c. Finely chopped onion
½ c. Dry bread crumbs
2 T. Chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ t. Salt
¼ t. Pepper
¼ t. Nutmeg
¼ t. Allspice
1 egg
1/3 c. Milk
2 T. Oil
2 T. Flour
(more salt and pepper)
1 ¼ c. Water
¾ c. Sour cream
Lingonberry jam, optional

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1. Blend ground meats, chopped onion, bread crumbs, chopped parsley, seasonings, egg, and milk in a large bowl using a wooden spoon or clean hands, avoiding overworking the mix.
2. Shape into balls about 1 ½ inches in diameter.
3. Brown in oil in a large skillet.
4. Remove meatballs to a large casserole.
5. In remaining oil, blend in flour, and an additional ½ teaspoon of salt.
6. Gradually stir in water, to form a gravy.
7. Boil, while stirring, for one minute.
8. Pour gravy over meatballs.
9. [At this stage, the meatballs can be cooled and frozen, if so desired.]
10. Heat in covered casserole for 45 minutes at 350 degrees F.
11. Remove from oven and stir in sour cream (or plain yogurt).
12. May be served over noodles or rice.
13. For authentic Swedish flavor, add a dollop of lingonberry jam on the side.