Dwarven Delzoun Tide-Me-Overs

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 1 egg
• 2 slices dark bread (torn to pieces with crusts discarded)
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter (divided; use 3 tbsp for the onions)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• salt (to taste)
• 0.25 tsp allspice
• 8 oz ground pork
• 8 oz ground beef
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1.33 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp light brown sugar
• 1.5 tsp soy sauce
• 0.5 tsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp fresh dill or parsley (chopped)

Steps

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine the torn dark bread pieces and heavy cream. Let the bread soak until it has absorbed the liquid and softened.

2. 2

   Melt 3 tablespoons of the unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped small onion and a pinch of salt. Sauté until the onion is soft, translucent, and buttery.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, egg, soaked bread mixture, sautéed onions (and their butter), allspice, and baking powder. Mix thoroughly by hand until well combined.

4. 4

   Form the meat mixture into small, uniform meatballs. Place them on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet.

5. 5

   Bake the meatballs in a preheated oven (typically 400°F/200°C) until browned and cooked through, approximately 15-20 minutes.

6. 6

   While the meatballs bake, prepare the gravy. Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to create a roux and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly golden.

7. 7

   Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, light brown sugar, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer the sauce, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a smooth gravy.

8. 8

   Once the meatballs are finished, add them to the skillet with the gravy. Toss gently to coat them thoroughly.

9. 9

   Garnish with chopped fresh dill or parsley and serve hot.

Notes

The author recommends being generous with the butter when sautéing the onions (using 3 tbsp) for a juicier, more flavorful meatball. If you prefer a lot of sauce, consider doubling the gravy ingredients (broth, flour, butter, soy sauce, sugar, and lemon juice). This recipe is based on the 'Heroes' Feast' cookbook.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• main course
• meatballs
• dnd
• fantasy
• beef
• pork
• gravy