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Cozy Swedish Meatballs Recipe with Creamy Gravy and Egg Noodles Made Easy

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A comforting and easy-to-make Swedish meatballs recipe featuring tender meatballs in a rich creamy gravy served over egg noodles. Perfect for cozy dinners and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (preferably 80/20 for juiciness)
  • ½ lb (225 g) ground pork (adds tenderness and flavor)
  • ½ cup (50 g) breadcrumbs (plain or panko; fresh panko preferred)
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) whole milk
  • 1 small onion, finely minced
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • ¼ tsp ground allspice
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for GF option)
  • 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 tbsp sour cream
  • 12 oz (340 g) egg noodles
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let soak for about 5 minutes until breadcrumbs soften. Meanwhile, finely mince the onion.
  2. Add ground beef, ground pork, minced onion, egg, salt, pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and Worcestershire sauce to the soaked breadcrumbs. Mix gently until just combined. Avoid overworking the mixture.
  3. Wet your hands slightly and roll the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) meatballs, about 20-24 total, keeping them uniform for even cooking.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil. Add meatballs in batches without overcrowding. Brown on all sides for about 6-8 minutes total per batch. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for about 2 minutes until golden and bubbly to form a roux.
  6. Slowly pour in beef broth while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Add heavy cream and soy sauce, stirring until gravy thickens to a creamy consistency, about 5 minutes.
  7. Return meatballs to the skillet, nestle into the gravy. Cover and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and tender. Stir in sour cream if using, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. While meatballs simmer, cook egg noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
  9. Serve warm egg noodles topped with meatballs and creamy gravy. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

If gravy gets too thick, add a splash of broth or cream. Browning meatballs well is key to flavor. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper browning. For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and flour. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and dairy-free milk. Timing is crucial: start noodles when meatballs begin simmering to finish together.

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Keywords: Swedish meatballs, creamy gravy, egg noodles, comfort food, easy dinner, cozy recipe, homemade meatballs

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