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Baked Swedish Meatballs for 50
MEATBALLS: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs 1/2 cup water 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons dry NESTLE® CARNATION® Instant Non-fat Dry Milk 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg GRAVY: vegetable oil 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups beef broth 1 cup NESTLE® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper dry noodles, cooked and drained
FOR MEATBALLS: PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F. MIX all meatball ingredients lightly but thoroughly in medium bowl. Shape into 2-inch balls. Place in jelly-roll pan.
BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain; reserve fat drippings. Keep meatballs warm.
FOR GRAVY: COMBINE 1/2 cup fat drippings from meatballs (adding vegetable oil to make 1/2 cup) and flour in large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in broth, evaporated milk, dill and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens slightly. Add meatballs to sauce; stir. Serve over noodles.
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