swedish meatballs served with egg noodles

👩‍🍳 Cooking Steps

1️⃣ Prep Aromatics

• Sauté diced onion in olive oil until soft.
• Soak bread in milk until absorbed.

2️⃣ Make Meatballs

• Mix all meatball ingredients.
• Form 1½–2-inch balls (about 24 total).

3️⃣ Brown Meatballs

• Broil or sauté until browned. Set aside.

4️⃣ Make Gravy

• Melt butter in Dutch oven.
• Whisk in flour to make a roux.
• Add sour cream, then broth gradually while whisking.
• Season and stir in parsley.

5️⃣ Simmer Everything

• Return meatballs to gravy.
• Add uncooked noodles.
• Cover and cook until meatballs are done and noodles are tender.

🌟 Tips & Serving Ideas

• For deeper flavor, use beef broth mixed with mushroom stock
• Garnish with extra parsley or a dollop of sour cream
• Pair with lingonberry jam or a crisp cucumber salad for tradition
• Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version