Cajun Meatballs recipe

Posted by FootsieBear at recipegoldmine.com May 9, 2001

3/4 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground veal
1/4 pound ground pork
1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1 cup light cream
1/2 cup chopped onions
3 tablespoons butter
1 egg
1/4 cup minced parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Soak bread crumbs in cream 5 minutes. Sauté onions in 1 tablespoon butter.

Combine all ingredients and beat 5 minutes at medium speed (8 minutes by hand). Form into 1-inch balls. Brown in 2 tablespoons butter; set aside. Save pan drippings. Make the following gravy:

2 tablespoons flour
1 can condensed beef broth
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee

Stir 2 tablespoon flour into fat in skillet, add 3/4 can of beef broth, 1/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee. Stir until thickened over medium heat. Add meat balls, cover, cook slowly about 30 minutes, basting occasionally.

Makes 5 dozen. Freezes well.