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Classic Creamy Swedish Meatballs Over Buttery Egg Noodles

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Make comforting, homestyle Swedish meatballs with a rich, creamy gravy and serve them over tender egg noodles for a simple weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter, for frying
  • 2 tablespoons butter, for gravy
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 lb wide egg noodles
  • 1 tablespoon butter, for noodles
  • Lingonberry jam, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, allspice, nutmeg, and pepper in a bowl. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  2. Roll the mixture into small, uniform meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter). You should have about 40 meatballs.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, turning to brown all sides. Remove the browned meatballs and set them aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to create a roux.
  5. Gradually whisk in the beef broth until smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring until the gravy thickens slightly.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Reduce the heat to low.
  7. Return the browned meatballs to the skillet. Simmer gently in the gravy for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
  8. While the meatballs simmer, cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain the noodles and toss them with 1 tablespoon of butter.
  9. To serve, place a portion of buttery egg noodles on a plate and top generously with the creamy Swedish meatballs and gravy. Serve with lingonberry jam on the side if desired.

Notes

  • For the most tender meatballs, mix the ingredients by hand just until they come together. Overmixing develops the proteins too much, resulting in a tough texture.
  • If you do not have allspice, you can increase the nutmeg slightly, but allspice provides the signature Scandinavian flavor.
  • To make this a complete family dinner recipe over noodles, add a side of steamed green beans or peas.

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