Saucy Swedish Meatballs Recipe

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?Saucy Swedish Meatballs Recipe is a dish that is traditionally made with beef or pork meatballs that are cooked in a gravy or sauce. The gravy is usually made with a roux, beef or veal stock, cream, and sometimes tomato paste. The meatballs are often served with potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time40 mins
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 1 lb Lean ground beef
 1 lg Egg
 1 c Fresh bread crumbs, from
 2 slices bread
 ¼ c Club soda
 3 tb Chopped fresh dill OR
 1 1/2 tb Dried dill weed
 1 1/4 ts Salt
 ¾ ts Freshly ground black pepper
 3 tb Butter
 1 pk (8 oz) medium egg noodles
 8 oz Fresh green beans, cut into
 1 1/2" pieces, about 2 cups
 2 c Sliced fresh mushrooms,
 8 oz.
  c Sour cream
 dill sprigs, optional


1

In large bowl,combine egg,bread crumbs,club soda,2 tbsp. chopped dill,3/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper;using hands or wooden spoon, blend well.Shape mixture into 1 1/4" balls.In 12" skillet,over medium-high heat,melt 2 tbsp. butter;add meatballs;cook about 12 minutes, turning frequently until browned on all sides.Meanwhile,prepare noodles according to package directions,add green beans to boiling water along with noodles;do not add salt.

2

When meatballs are browned,remove to plate using slotted spoon.To drippings in skillet,add remaining 1 tbsp. butter;melt over medium-high heat.Add mushrooms;cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until crisp-tender.Return meatballs to skillet along with 3/4 cup water and remaining 1 tbsp. chopped dill,1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.Increase heat to high;bring to boil.Reduce heat to low;cook,covered,5 minutes until meatballs are cooked through. Stir in sour cream;cook 2 to 3 minutes longer until heated through. To serve:Drain noodles and green beans;arrange on serving platter. Spoon meatball mixture over noodles;toss quickly.Garnish with dill sprigs,if desired.

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Ingredients

 1 lb Lean ground beef
 1 lg Egg
 1 c Fresh bread crumbs, from
 2 slices bread
 ¼ c Club soda
 3 tb Chopped fresh dill OR
 1 1/2 tb Dried dill weed
 1 1/4 ts Salt
 ¾ ts Freshly ground black pepper
 3 tb Butter
 1 pk (8 oz) medium egg noodles
 8 oz Fresh green beans, cut into
 1 1/2" pieces, about 2 cups
 2 c Sliced fresh mushrooms,
 8 oz.
  c Sour cream
 dill sprigs, optional

Directions

1

In large bowl,combine egg,bread crumbs,club soda,2 tbsp. chopped dill,3/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper;using hands or wooden spoon, blend well.Shape mixture into 1 1/4" balls.In 12" skillet,over medium-high heat,melt 2 tbsp. butter;add meatballs;cook about 12 minutes, turning frequently until browned on all sides.Meanwhile,prepare noodles according to package directions,add green beans to boiling water along with noodles;do not add salt.

2

When meatballs are browned,remove to plate using slotted spoon.To drippings in skillet,add remaining 1 tbsp. butter;melt over medium-high heat.Add mushrooms;cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until crisp-tender.Return meatballs to skillet along with 3/4 cup water and remaining 1 tbsp. chopped dill,1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.Increase heat to high;bring to boil.Reduce heat to low;cook,covered,5 minutes until meatballs are cooked through. Stir in sour cream;cook 2 to 3 minutes longer until heated through. To serve:Drain noodles and green beans;arrange on serving platter. Spoon meatball mixture over noodles;toss quickly.Garnish with dill sprigs,if desired.

Saucy Swedish Meatballs Recipe

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