Description
Savory Swedish meatball noodle bake brings comfort from Stockholm’s culinary traditions to your dinner table. Rich beef, creamy sauce, and perfectly seasoned noodles create a hearty meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Components:
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 250 g (½ lb) ground pork
Seasoning and Binding Ingredients:
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Sauce Components:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Additional Bake Ingredients:
- 300 g (10 ounces) egg noodles, cooked and drained
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Craft the meatball mixture by soaking breadcrumbs in milk for a brief moment, allowing the crumbs to absorb liquid and soften.
- Incorporate ground beef, ground pork, egg, and aromatic spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and nutmeg into the moistened breadcrumbs, blending thoroughly until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Shape the meat mixture into uniform, bite-sized spheres approximately one inch in diameter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and carefully brown the meatballs, rotating them to ensure even coloration, creating a delectable exterior while maintaining a tender interior.
- Utilize the same skillet to create a velvety sauce by melting butter and whisking in flour, cooking until a light golden hue develops.
- Gradually introduce beef broth while continuously whisking, preventing lump formation and creating a smooth base for the sauce.
- Enrich the sauce with heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and carefully balanced seasonings, simmering until the consistency becomes luxuriously rich.
- Preheat the oven to 190C, preparing for the final transformation of ingredients.
- Toss cooked egg noodles with half the prepared sauce, ensuring each strand is generously coated.
- Transfer the sauced noodles into a greased baking dish, strategically positioning the browned meatballs atop the pasta.
- Drizzle the remaining sauce over the meatballs and noodles, creating a harmonious layer of flavors.
- Generously sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses across the casserole, promising a golden, bubbling surface.
- Bake until the cheese melts completely and develops a tempting golden-brown crust.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately, presenting a comforting and aromatic Swedish-inspired dish.
Notes
- Create a smooth breadcrumb mixture by letting it sit, allowing the milk to fully absorb and soften the crumbs for tender meatballs.
- Mix meats gently to prevent tough meatballs, using a light touch when combining ingredients to maintain a delicate texture.
- Brown meatballs in batches to ensure even cooking and develop a rich, caramelized exterior without overcrowding the pan.
- Whisk sauce continuously to prevent flour from burning and create a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Customize the dish by substituting ground beef with turkey or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Add a splash of lingonberry jam or cranberry sauce on the side for an authentic Swedish flavor profile.
- Choose wide egg noodles or swap with gluten-free pasta to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Enhance the dish’s richness by using a blend of cheeses like Gruyère and sharp cheddar for added depth.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg