Ingredients

1 1/2 C. fresh bread crumbs
1 1/2 pounds hamburger
2 eggs
1 3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cardamom optional
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. flour
1 C. milk or cream
1/2 pound lean ground pork
1 medium onion chopped fine
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1 can beef consomme or broth 10 1/2 oz.
2 Tbsp. butter melted
1/4 tsp. allspice

Cooking Instructions

Soak bread crumbs in milk for 5 minutes in a large mixing bowl. Add beef, pork, eggs, onion, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, allspice, nutmeg and cardamom. Mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place on broiler pan and bake for 15 minutes at 400 degrees. Put browned meatballs in crock pot. Add 1/2 can beef consomme or broth, pepper and remaining salt. Cover and cook on low 4 to 6 hours high 2 to 3 hours. To thicken gravy, turn crock pot to high. Combine butter and flour to make a smooth paste. Add paste to remaining 1/2 can consomme and pour into crock pot. Cook until thickened, about 45 minutes.
 
 
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