swedish meatball noodle bake

Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake:

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 egg

For the Noodle Bake:

• 8 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package instructions
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated.
3. Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
4. In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, then remove them from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add butter and flour. Cook for a couple of minutes until the flour is lightly browned.
6. Gradually whisk in the beef broth and heavy cream, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly until it thickens.
7. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Place the cooked egg noodles in a greased baking dish. Add the browned meatballs on top.
9. Pour the sauce over the noodles and meatballs, ensuring everything is well-coated.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
11. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Enjoy your delicious Swedish Meatball Noodle Bake!