Swedish Meatballs with Egg Noodles: The Ultimate Comfort Food Duo!


 

1. Make the Meatballs (10 mins prep!)

  1. Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 mins.

  2. Mix with beef, pork, onion, egg, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and allspice.

  3. Roll into 1-inch balls (about 20-24).

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2. Cook the Meatballs

  1. Brown in a skillet with 1 tbsp oil over medium heat (~8 mins). Remove and set aside.

3. Make the Gravy

  1. In the same skillet, melt butter, whisk in flour to make a roux (1 min).

  2. Slowly add beef broth, then cream, Worcestershire, and mustard. Simmer until thickened (~5 mins).

4. Finish & Serve

  1. Return meatballs to the gravy, simmer 5 mins to heat through.

  2. Serve over buttered egg noodles, garnished with parsley and a dollop of lingonberry jam.


Pro Tips for Perfect Swedish Meatballs

🔥 Don’t overmix – Keeps meatballs tender.
🔥 Use freshly grated onion – Adds moisture and flavor.
🔥 Make ahead – Meatballs freeze well; reheat in gravy.
🔥 No lingonberry jam? Sub cranberry sauce or skip it.


5 Delicious Variations

🍄 Mushroom Gravy – Sauté mushrooms before making the roux.
🌿 Herbed Meatballs – Add chopped dill or parsley to the mix.
🍗 Turkey Version – Use ground turkey + chicken broth.
🌶 Spicy Twist – Add a pinch of cayenne to the gravy.
🧀 Cheesy Noodles – Stir grated Parmesan into cooked noodles.

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