Title: Russian Meat Balls (Bitochki)
Categories: Ground Russian Veal Beef
Yield: 6 Servings

1	lb	Ground beef
1	lb	Ground veal
1/2	c	Chopped onion
1/4	c	Rendered kidney fat
2	sl	Break, soaked in milk, squeezed dry
2	ts	Salt
		Ground pepper
		Fine bread crumbs
		Butter or beef fat
2	c	Sour cream
1/2	lb	Sliced mushrooms, sauted

Cook onion in rendered kidney fat until wilted. Mix beef, veal, onion, bread, salt and little pepper. Knead well and chill. Wet hands and form mixture into balls the size of gold balls. Roll in crumbs and fry in butter or beef fat until brown all over. Remove and keep warm. Add sour cream and mushrooms to pan. Heat. Pour sauce over meat.

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