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Creamy Swedish Meatballs Over Egg Noodles

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Make comforting, classic Swedish meatballs with a rich cream gravy, served simply over tender egg noodles for a hearty weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef and pork mix (50/50)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 small onion, finely grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil for frying
  • 12 oz egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, milk, grated onion, salt, pepper, allspice, and egg in a bowl. Mix gently with your hands until just combined; do not overmix.
  2. Roll the mixture into small, uniform meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should have about 25 to 30 meatballs.
  3. Heat the butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, turning them to cook evenly on all sides. Remove the browned meatballs and set them aside.
  4. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until tender. Drain the noodles and keep them warm.
  5. To make the gravy, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to create a roux.
  6. Slowly whisk in the beef broth until smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until it thickens slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  7. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and nutmeg. Heat through but do not boil.
  8. Return the browned meatballs to the skillet with the gravy. Simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
  9. To serve, place a portion of the cooked egg noodles on a plate. Spoon the meatballs and generous amounts of the creamy gravy over the noodles.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the beef broth with chicken broth.
  • If you do not have allspice, you can use a small pinch of ground cloves instead, but use sparingly.
  • If the gravy is too thick, add a splash more broth or water until you reach your desired consistency.

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