Swedish meatballs presented with egg noodles

Swedish Meatballs with Egg Noodles

Preparation Time:

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• Medium

Ingredients:

Meatballs:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 tbsp butter (for frying)

Sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Egg Noodles:

• 12 oz egg noodles
• Salt (for boiling water)
• 1 tbsp butter (optional, for tossing noodles)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Meatballs:
   • In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes.
   • Add the ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, egg, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
   • Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
2. Cook Meatballs:
   • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, cooking until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes per batch. Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce:
   • In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, until golden brown.
   • Gradually whisk in the beef broth and heavy cream. Add the Worcestershire sauce and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
   • Return the meatballs to the skillet, coating them with the sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Cook Egg Noodles:
   • While the meatballs are simmering, cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and toss with a little butter if desired.
5. Serve:
   • Serve the Swedish meatballs over the egg noodles, spooning extra sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 600
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 40g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 800mg

Enjoy this classic and comforting dish of Swedish Meatballs with Egg Noodles, perfect for a hearty family dinner!