This recipe combines the classic comfort food of Swedish meatballs with a bed of satisfying noodles for a hearty and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef (or a combination of ground beef and pork)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon dried allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Serving:
- 12 ounces egg noodles (or your favorite pasta)
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Meatballs:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, milk, egg, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. You should get about 24-30 meatballs.
- Heat a large skillet with oil or butter over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides. Set the cooked meatballs aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet used to cook the meatballs, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until golden brown.
- Slowly whisk in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the heavy cream, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Dish:
- In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and return to the pot.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked noodles. Add the cooked meatballs back to the pan and simmer for a few minutes to heat through.
- Serve the Swedish Meatball Noodles hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for the meatballs.
- You can adjust the spices in the meatballs to your taste. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a bit of heat.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of additional broth or milk to thin it out.
- Leftover Swedish Meatball Noodles can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
