Swedish Baked Meatballs with Noodles

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Make the Meatballs:
    • In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, egg, salt, pepper, allspice, and cardamom (if using).
    • Mix everything together until well combined.
    • Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Bake the Meatballs:
    • Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and have a nice brown crust. You can turn them once halfway through for even browning.
  4. Cook the Noodles:
    • While the meatballs are baking, cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Drain and set aside.
  5. Make the Sauce:
    • In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
    • Stir in the flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes until it becomes a light golden color, stirring constantly.
    • Gradually whisk in the beef broth and heavy cream, making sure there are no lumps.
    • Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Combine Meatballs, Noodles, and Sauce:
    • Place the cooked meatballs and cooked noodles in a large ovenproof dish.
    • Pour the creamy sauce over the meatballs and noodles, ensuring they are well coated.
  7. Bake Again:
    • Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until everything is heated through, and the sauce is bubbly.
  8. Serve:
    • Serve the Swedish Baked Meatballs with Noodles hot, garnished with lingonberry jam if desired. Lingonberry jam is a traditional Swedish condiment that pairs wonderfully with this dish.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Swedish Baked Meatballs with Noodles! 🇸🇪🍝🍴

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