Ernie's Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup finely minced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 3/4 lb ground round
• 1/4 lb ground veal
• 1/4 lb ground pork
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon allspice
• 2 eggs , lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon bacon fat
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup beef broth
• 3 tablespoons dry sherry
• 3/4 cup light cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon maggi seasoning
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill ( optional )