Saucy swedish meatballs
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Lean ground beef |
| 1 | large | Egg |
| 1 | cup | Fresh bread crumbs, from |
| 2 slices bread | ||
| ¼ | cup | Club soda |
| 3 | tablespoons | Chopped fresh dill OR |
| 1½ | tablespoon | Dried dill weed |
| 1¼ | teaspoon | Salt |
| ¾ | teaspoon | Freshly ground black pepper |
| 3 | tablespoons | Butter |
| 1 | pack | (8 oz) medium egg noodles |
| 8 | ounces | Fresh green beans, cut into |
| 1 1/2\" pieces, about 2 cups | ||
| 2 | cups | Sliced fresh mushrooms, |
| About 8 oz. | ||
| ⅓ | cup | Sour cream |
| Fresh dill sprigs, optional | ||
Directions
In large bowl,combine egg,bread crumbs,club soda,2 tbsp.
chopped dill,¾ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. pepper;using hands or wooden spoon, blend well.Shape mixture into 1¼" 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 ¾ cup water and remaining 1 tbsp. chopped dill,½ tsp. salt and ¼ 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.