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To make the meatballs: Saute the onions with olive oil over medium heat until very soft and browned, about 20 to 25 minutes.
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Remove from the heat, finely chop and put in a mixing bowl to cool.
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When the onions are cooled, add the ground beef and chicken and mix well.
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Add the bread crumbs, and cream and continue to mix.
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Season with salt and pepper and form balls that are about 1 to 2 ounces.
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Put in the refrigerator and reserve for later.
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To make the sauce: In a thick bottom pot, saute the meatballs with olive oil until browned.
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The meatballs, don't need to be cooked through at this point, they should just be well-browned on the outside.
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Repeat this process until they are all seared.
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Remove them from the pot, and discard 1/2 of the fat from the pot.
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Turn the flame to a medium heat and add 1/2 of the flour.
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Stir with a metal or wooden utensil for about 10 minutes, until the flour and oil mixture begins to brown.
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Be careful not to let the mixture get too brown or it will taste bitter.
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Add all other ingredients and mix well.
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One at a time add the meatballs, and simmer in the sauce until they are cooked through.
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Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
