1. Mix ground veal or beef and ground pork together.

2. Beat milk with eggs then stir in soft bread crumbs, salt, nutmeg, cardamom, and thyme.

3. Add to combined meat and stir in lightly but thoroughly. Mixture will be soft.

4. Using 1 measuring tablespoon of mixture, shape into little meatballs (makes approximately 4½ dozen).

5. Saute meatballs a few at a time in ½ cup butter or margarine until they are lightly browned.

6. Remove sauteed meatballs from skillet to sauce pan.

7. Pour beef gravy into skillet and heat, stirring to lift all browned bits from bottom.

8. Stir in sour cream and add whole cloves and bay leaf.

9. Pour over meatballs and simmer slowly and cover for 20 to 30 minutes.

10. Remove cover and simmer 10 minutes longer.

11. Serve with buttered noodles.