Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
• 1/2 lb. ground pork
• 2 slices white bread, soaked in water and squeezed dry
• 1/2 cup minced onions
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, divided
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated lemon rind
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Preparation

Combine ground beef, pork, bread, onion, parsley, egg, salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the pinch of nutmeg in medium bowl. Shape mixture into 1 inch balls. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in large skillet over medium heat.

Add half of the meatballs and cook until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes; drain oil. Transfer meatballs to paper towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining 1/12 teaspoon oil and meatballs. Add beef and chicken broths to skillet, return meatballs to skillet.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer, 30 minutes. In a small bowl combine water and cornstarch, stir well to make a slurry. Add to meatballs and broth. Bring to a gentle boil to thicken. Add remaining pepper, grated lemon peel and thyme.

Cook slowly 5 minutes longer. Serve over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or steamed white rice.