Swedish Baked Meatballs with Noodles is a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender meatballs with creamy sauce and egg noodles. Here’s a step-by-step recipe to prepare it:
Ingredients:
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice (or ground nutmeg)
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom (optional)
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lingonberry jam (optional, for serving)
For the Noodles:
- 8 oz egg noodles
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Make the Meatballs:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, egg, salt, pepper, allspice, and cardamom (if using).
- Mix everything together until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Bake the Meatballs:
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and have a nice brown crust. You can turn them once halfway through for even browning.
4. Cook the Noodles:
- While the meatballs are baking, cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Drain and set aside.
5. Make the Sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes until it becomes a light golden color, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the beef broth and heavy cream, making sure there are no lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Combine Meatballs, Noodles, and Sauce:
- Place the cooked meatballs and cooked noodles in a large ovenproof dish.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the meatballs and noodles, ensuring they are well coated.
7. Bake Again:
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until everything is heated through, and the sauce is bubbly.
8. Serve:
- Serve the Swedish Baked Meatballs with Noodles hot, garnished with lingonberry jam if desired. Lingonberry jam is a traditional Swedish condiment that pairs wonderfully with this dish.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Swedish Baked Meatballs with Noodles!
