Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake
Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake is a comforting and hearty dish that’s filled with tender meatballs, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked noodles.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Large skillet
- Baking dish (9×13 inches)
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Pot
Ingredients
- For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- For the Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Noodle Bake:
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, finely chopped onion, beaten egg, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously to form a roux, cooking for about 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add the beef broth while whisking continuously until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
- Stir in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it’s well combined and smooth.
- Cook the Noodles: