Swedish Meatballs

Enjoy the comfort of a classic with a twist with our lean ground beef meatballs, seasoned with garlic and oregano, and served in a creamy Dijon mustard sauce. Paired with tender egg noodles, this recipe promises to be a comforting and flavorful dish. Perfect for a family dinner or a cozy meal with friends.

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20 min
4 to 6
30 min
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  • Ingredients

    • 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
    • 125 ml (½ cup) bread crumbs
    • 1 egg
    • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
    • 15 ml (1 tbsp) dried oregano
    • Salt and pepper from the mill
    • 105 ml (7 tbsp) butter
    • 45 ml (3 tbsp) flour
    • 500 ml (2 cups) beef broth
    • 180 ml (¾ cup) 15% cooking cream
    • 15 ml (1 tbsp) Dijon mustard
    • 250g egg noodles
  • Preparation

    1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic and oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    2. Shape into balls about 30 ml (2 tbsp) each.
    3. In a skillet, heat 30 ml (2 tbsp) of butter over medium heat. Brown the meatballs for 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Set aside.
    4. In the same pan, add the remaining butter and flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring.
    5. Add the broth, cream and Dijon mustard. Mix well, dislodging all the cooking juices.
    6. Add the meatballs and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    7. Meanwhile, in a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook egg noodles for 8 minutes or according to manufacturer's directions. Drain and serve with meatballs.

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Notes and tips

Replace bread crumbs with 125 ml (½ cup) finely crumbled BBQ chips.