Description
Hearty Swedish meatball noodle bake delivers comfort straight from Scandinavian kitchens. Rich creamy sauce and tender meatballs promise a satisfying meal that will delight you at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 250 g (½ lb) ground pork
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter
- 4 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 300 g (10 oz) egg noodles, cooked and drained
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Meatball Preparation: Soak breadcrumbs in milk, allowing them to soften and absorb liquid. Blend ground beef, ground pork, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, and nutmeg into the moistened breadcrumbs until evenly mixed.
- Shaping and Browning: Form meat mixture into uniform one-inch spheres. Sear meatballs in hot vegetable oil, rotating to achieve an even, golden-brown exterior while maintaining a tender core.
- Sauce Creation: In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour, cooking until lightly golden. Gradually pour beef broth, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Incorporate heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings, simmering until the sauce reaches a rich, velvety consistency.
- Casserole Assembly: Preheat oven to 190C. Coat cooked egg noodles with half the sauce, then transfer to a greased baking dish. Arrange browned meatballs over the noodles and drizzle remaining sauce.
- Baking and Serving: Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses over the casserole. Bake until cheese melts and forms a golden-brown crust. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately, presenting a comforting Swedish-inspired dish.
Notes
- Breadcrumb Absorption: Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 2-3 minutes to ensure maximum moisture and tenderness in meatballs.
- Meat Mixing Technique: Blend ground meats gently to avoid overworking, which can make meatballs tough and dense.
- Sauce Consistency Control: Whisk continuously while adding broth to prevent lumps and achieve a silky, smooth sauce texture.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Allow casserole to rest 5-10 minutes after baking for easier serving and more stable cheese topping.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 623
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 738 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 136 mg