Old World Style Meatballs With Dill Sauce Recipe

Name: Old World Style Meatballs With Dill Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; ½ cup grated peeled apple; ½ cup chopped raisins; ½ cup cubed rye bread (1/4 inch cubes); ¼ cup thinly sliced green onion; ¼ cup chopped almonds (optional); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 lbs ground beef; ¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups beef broth; 2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 12-1 teaspoon dill weed; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained; hot cooked egg noodles or rice

Servings: persons

2 eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup grated peeled apple
½ cup chopped raisins
½ cup cubed rye bread (1/4 inch cubes)
¼ cup thinly sliced green onion
¼ cup chopped almonds (optional)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 lbs ground beef
¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 12-1 teaspoon dill weed
1 cup plain yogurt
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
hot cooked egg noodles or rice

1
In a bowl, combine the eggs, cream, apple, onion, raisins, bread, onions, and almonds if desired, and salt and pepper.
2
Crumble meat over the mixture and mix well.
3
Shape into 2-inch balls.
4
Place on a greased wire rack in a baking pan.
5
Bake, uncovered, at 400' for 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
6
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt the butter or margarine.
7
Stir in the flour until smooth, gradually add the broth and dill.
8
Bring to a boil over medium heat, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
9
Remove from the heat; stir in yogurt and water chestnuts.
10
Pour over meatballs.
11
Serve over hot cooked noodles or rice.

1098

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 eggs, 1 cup heavy whipping cream, ½ cup grated peeled apple, ½ cup chopped raisins, and more.

Yes, Old World Style Meatballs With Dill Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Old World Style Meatballs With Dill Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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