Classic Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1-2/3 cups evaporated milk(dry milk), divided
• 2/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• Dash pepper(black pepper)
• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 2 tsp butter
• 2 tsp beef bouillon granules(stock cube)
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour(meda)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions

1. Combine 2/3 cup evaporated milk with the next 5 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly. Refrigerate until chilled.
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2. With wet hands, shape meat mixture into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Pour over meatballs; bring to a boil. Cover; simmer 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, stir together cold water and flour. Remove meatballs from skillet; skim fat, reserving juices. Add flour mixture and remaining 1 cup evaporated milk to pan juices; cook, uncovered, over low heat, stirring until sauce thickens.
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4. Return meatballs to skillet. Stir in lemon juice.