Saucy swedish meatballs
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 lb Lean ground beef
- 1 lg Egg
- 1 c Fresh bread crumbs from
- 2 slices bread
- 1/4 c Club soda
- 3 tb Chopped fresh dill OR
- 1 1/2 tb Dried dill weed
- 1 1/4 ts Salt
- 3/4 ts Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tb Butter
- 1 pk (8 oz) medium egg noodles
- 8 oz Fresh green beans cut into
- 1 1/2" pieces about 2 cups
- 2 c Sliced fresh mushrooms About 8 oz.
- 1/3 c Sour cream
Instructions:
Fresh dill sprigs optional In large bowl combine egg bread crumbs club soda 2 tbsp. chopped dill 3/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper;using hands or wooden spoon blend well.Shape mixture into 1 1/4" balls.In 12" skillet over medium-high heat melt 2 tbsp. butter;add meatballs;cook about 12 minutes turning frequently until browned on all sides.Meanwhile prepare noodles according to package directions add green beans to boiling water along with noodles;do not add salt.When meatballs are browned remove to plate using slotted spoon.To drippings in skillet add remaining 1 tbsp. butter;melt over medium-high heat.Add mushrooms;cook about 5 minutes stirring frequently until crisp-tender.Return meatballs to skillet along with 3/4 cup water and remaining 1 tbsp. chopped dill 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.Increase heat to high;bring to boil.Reduce heat to low;cook covered 5 minutes until meatballs are cooked through. Stir in sour cream;cook 2 to 3 minutes longer until heated through. To serve:Drain noodles and green beans;arrange on serving platter. Spoon meatball mixture over noodles;toss quickly.Garnish with dill sprigs if desired.Makes 4 servings.
