DILL SAUCE FOR SWEDISH MEATBALLS AND OTHER STUFF

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This recipe is from the Chicago Tribune 1949. I love this sauce on my mashed potatoes or noodles too.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Gravies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

DILL SAUCE:
3 Tbsp butter
1/4 c all purpose flour
10 1/2 pkg beef broth
1/2 c light cream
salt and pepper to taste
1 to 2 tsp chopped fresh dill, if possible
MEATBALLS:
5 slice rusk (round toasts)
1/2 c milk
1 large egg, beaten
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 medium onion, grated
1/8 tsp nutmeg
2 lb equal amounts of ground beef, pork and veal (meat loaf mixture)

Steps:

  • 1. Dill Sauce: Heat butter in sauté pan, blend in flour and let cook for a few minutes but do not brown. Stir in broth and the meat juices separated from the fat you drained off).Stir in cream. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and satiny. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir in dill.
  • 2. Meatballs: Heat oven to 350^. Crumble rusk in bowl Pour milk over then and let soften. Add beaten egg,salt and pepper, grated onion,nutmeg and meat mixture. Combine .
  • 3. Roll into small balls, about 1-inch.(if mixture seams too soft, add one more rusk to the mixture or a little more meat). Place a single layer of meatballs in a baking dish.
  • 4. Bake ,uncovered, until browned and cooked through, periodically pouring off fat. Separate fat from any collected meat juices. Discard fat; reserve meat juices.(for dill sauce).
  • 5. Note: Place poured off fat in freezer so you can easily remove fat-reserve broth.

Sbongakonke Lucky
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This is my go-to dill sauce recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser!


ahmad dilawar
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I love that this sauce is made with fresh dill. It really gives it a bright, summery flavor.


Flavian Sanga
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This sauce is so versatile! I've used it on everything from meatballs to roasted vegetables. It's always a hit.


jenni may
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I've never made dill sauce before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm so glad I tried it!


Shagor Hasan
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This sauce is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also really affordable, which is a plus!


Stephanie Cruickshank
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Overall, I thought this sauce was pretty good. It's not the best dill sauce I've ever had, but it's definitely not the worst. I would make it again if I was in a pinch.


Dhehegehe Djehehe
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This sauce is a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I'll try adding less lemon juice next time.


Gray Sykes
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I made this sauce for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I'll definitely be making it again.


Armoni Cochran
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This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I've used it on meatballs, chicken, and even fish. It's a versatile sauce that's perfect for any occasion.


Cityb√∏y Mathia
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I'm not a big fan of dill, but I tried this sauce anyway and I was pleasantly surprised! It's creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of tang. Definitely recommend!


Dylan Dyee
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I'm a Swedish chef and I must say, this dill sauce took my meatballs to the next level! My family was so impressed. It's definitely a keeper!