Description
A warm and creamy noodle casserole combining spiced meatballs, egg noodles, and a smooth beef-cream sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 8 ounces egg noodles, cooked and drained
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium if preferred)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and boil egg noodles per package directions, then drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix until even but do not overwork.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch across.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook meatballs until browned on all sides, about 8–10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, sprinkle in flour, and whisk for 1–2 minutes until light golden.
- Slowly whisk in beef broth and heavy cream until smooth and thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and add salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked noodles and meatballs. Pour sauce over and mix gently.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbling and lightly golden.
- Garnish with parsley and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Allow to cool before storing for leftovers. This dish reheats well and can be frozen for future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg