Title: Saucy Swedish Meatballs
Categories: Ground Swedish Beef
Yield: 4 Servings
| 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 |
| | | 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.