Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients :

• ⅓ c. onion, chopped
• 1 lb. lean ground beef ( at least 93% lean)
• ½ lb. ground beef
• 1-½ c. bread crumbs
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 T. sugar
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• ¼ tsp. nutmeg
• ¾ c. skim milk
• 6 beef bouillon cubes
• 6 c. water
• 10 T. flour
• 3 T. lemon juice
• 6 bay leaves

Direction :

In a large nonstick skillet coated with spray, saute onions.
In a large bowl, combine onions with the next 9 ingredients ( through milk).
Spray skillet again and brown meatballs. ( I had to use 2 pans). Remove browned meatballs from pan.
Dissolve bouillon cubes in water ( I heated my water and cubes in the microwave for 3 minutes).

Stir flour into skillet. Gradually add bouillon mixture and lemon juice, whisking until smooth. Cook until mixture begins to thicken. Add meatballs and bay leaves. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.

Serve over egg noodles if desired.