Dutch Meatballs

Makes 4 servings

1/2 lb. ground beef

1/2 lb. ground pork

1/4 c. minced onion

1/2 clove garlic, minced

1 egg

2 slices white bread

4 T.  milk

1 t. salt

1/4 t. pepper

dash of nutmeg

fine dry bread crumbs

2 T. butter

2 T. vegetable oil

1 c. beef broth

Soak the bread in the milk. In a bowl combine beef, pork, onion, garlic, egg, soaked bread, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Shape mixture into four balls. Coat with fine dry bread crumbs. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil until hot but not smoking. Brown meatballs over medium heat. Reduce heat, add broth, cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes.