Swedish Meatballs

For the meatballs:

• 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup minced white onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• Salt and white pepper
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 large egg plus 1 egg white, beaten

For the gravy:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Put the breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, allspice, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the milk and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Pour the milk mixture over the breadcrumbs and stir to make a thick paste; let cool. Add the beef, pork, egg and egg white to the bowl and mix until combined.

3. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Roll the meat into 1-inch balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Bake the meatballs until cooked through, about 20 minutes.

4. To make the gravy, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking, until smooth. Whisk in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the cream and meatballs. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the gravy thickens, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.