Description
Classic Swedish meatballs served over tender buttered noodles, a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 lb egg noodles
- 2 tbsp butter (for noodles)
- fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form the meat mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs to the skillet and brown them on all sides. Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the beef broth until smooth.
- Bring the gravy to a simmer, then stir in the heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and toss with 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Serve the Swedish meatballs and gravy over the buttered noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use a mix of half beef and half pork for the meatballs.
- If you don’t have beef broth, chicken broth can be used as a substitute.
- Adjust the amount of cream to achieve your desired gravy consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying and Simmering
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg